New York DWI / A-DWI Laws
BAC
Under 21: 02%
21 or older: 08%
Commercial: 04%
Jail Time
First offense: No Minimum up to 1 year
Second offense: From 5 Days Minimum up to 4 years
Third offense: From 10 Days Minimum up to 7 years
Fines
First offense: Between $500 to $1,000 for DWI and $1,000 to $2,500 for A-DWI
Second offense: Between $1000 to $5,000 for a DWI or A-DWI
Third offense: Between $2000 to $10,000 for a DWI or A-DWI
License Suspension
First offense: Revoked at least six months for DWI and at least one year for A-DWI
Second offense: Revoked at least one year for DWI and at least 18-months for A-DWI
Third offense: Revoked at least one year for DWI and at least 18-months for A-DWI
Resources: dmv.ny.gov
