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.
Treatment courts in New York: what they are, how they work, and what the research says about outcomes
Problem-solving or “treatment” courts—Drug Courts, Mental Health Courts, and DWI (DUI) Courts—have become a major part of New York’s justice system. Instead of treating every
