In New York State a first offense DWI/DUI is generally charged as a misdemeanor with some exceptions. If you have a child in the car, the DWI/DUI charge can be elevated to a felony. For the most part, however, a first offense is charged as a misdemeanor and is usually pled down to a traffic violation of Driving While Ability Impaired. Two DWI’s within a 10 year period can also be charged as a felony.
Understanding the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Point System
Driving in New York comes with certain responsibilities, and one of the ways the state ensures that drivers are safe and law-abiding is through the
