DWI Penalties

The following tables outline the penalties associated with various DWI-related offenses in New York State. If you are facing any of these charges, contact our office immediately for a consultation.

Driving While Ability Impaired (VTL § 1192[1])

Offense	Fine	Jail	License Action
First Offense	$300 – $500	Up to 15 days	90-day suspension
Second within 5 years	$500 – $750	Up to 30 days	6+ month revocation
Third within 10 years (Misdemeanor)	$750 – $1,500	Up to 180 days	6+ month revocation

Driving While Intoxicated (VTL § 1192[2] and [3])

Offense	Fine	Jail	License Action
First Offense (Misdemeanor)	$500 – $1,000	Up to 1 year	6+ month revocation
Second within 10 years (E Felony)	$1,000 – $5,000	Up to 4 years	1+ year revocation
Third within 10 years (D Felony)	$2,000 – $10,000	Up to 7 years	1+ year revocation

Aggravated DWI per se (VTL §1192[2-a(A)])

Offense	Fine	Jail	License Action
First Offense (Misdemeanor)	$1,000 – $2,500	Up to 1 year	1+ year revocation
Second within 10 years (E Felony)	$1,000 – $5,000	Up to 4 years	18+ month revocation
Third within 10 years (D Felony)	$2,000 – $10,000	Up to 7 years	18+ month revocation

Need legal help? If you have been charged with a DWI or related offense, contact the Law Office of Peter J. Todoro, Jr., PC for a consultation. We have extensive experience defending DWI cases in Buffalo and throughout Western New York.