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DUI and Probation
DUI and Fines Information


DUI and Probation

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DWI, DUI and Probation and DUI fines information

What factors influence the sentence for a driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated?

  • Was this the first or repeat offense?
  • Was anyone injured as a result?
  • Was a child endangered or hurt?

    • As with other crimes the sentences can vary quite a bit depending on these factors, but the typical sentence will include fines and possibly some jail time. The courts might also impose any of the following as well:

  • lose your license or statutory summary suspension
  • mandated drug or alcohol treatment program

    • Some of the recent sentences or punishments for someone convicted of a DUI or drunk driving include:

  • restricted drivers license (only allowed to drive to work)
  • performing community service
  • installing a certified interlock device in your car, which is a breath test device which does not allow the car to be started if alcohol is detected
  • requiring a “convicted of DUI” bumper sticker be placed on the car

    • Probation: How does it work?

    People sentenced to probation (regardless of the crime) are required to follow a number of conditions. Here are some common probation conditions that may be imposed for a DWI or DUI:

  • follow all court orders (you may be required to pay a fine or restitution)
  • check in with your probation officer as required
  • do not break any law including petty offenses such as littering
  • avoid the use of any drugs and excessive drinking of alcohol
  • report any change of address or employment to your probation officer
  • get the probation officer’s permission to travel outside the jurisdiction

    • If you are sentenced to probation it does not mean you will avoid jail time. More often than not a DUI and probation means a certain amount of jail time, which the judge “suspends“ or puts on hold and lets a defendant serve the remaining part of the sentence on probation. If you violate any conditions of probation the suspension is removed and you may have to serve out the rest of your sentence in jail. DUI and Fines

    Driving while Impaired Fines

  • First Offense: $300 - $500
  • Second Offense Within Five Years: $500 - $750
  • Third/Subsequent Offenses Within Ten Years: $750 - $1,500

    • Penalties
  • First Offense: Up to 15 days
  • Second Offense Within Five Years: Up to 30 days.
  • Third/Subsequent Offenses Within Ten Years: Up to 180 days in prison.

    • DWI Driving while Intoxicated Fines
  • First Offense: $500 - $1,000
  • Second Offense (Within 10 Years) $1,000 - $5,000
  • Third Offense (Within 10 Years) $2,000 - $10,000

    • Penalties
  • First Offense: Up to One Year
  • Second Offense Within 10 Years: Punishable as a Class E Felony – Up to Four Years
  • Third Offense Within 10 Years: Punishable as a Class D Felony – Up to Seven Years
    • Please call our New York criminal lawyer at 877-529-6399 if you need more information or want a free consultation.

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