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Is a DWI/DUI a felony?

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.

DWI roadblocks in New York State.

DWI roadblocks in New York State are legal, widely used, and tightly regulated, operating under both federal and state constitutional frameworks to balance public safety

Can a First-Offense DWI in New York State Be Charged as a Felony?

When most people think about a first-offense DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in New York, they assume it’s automatically a misdemeanor — and in many cases

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

Why Are Grand Jury Proceedings Secret? Who Has the Authority to Unseal Them?

Grand juries play a critical role in the U.S. justice system. They decide whether enough evidence exists to bring criminal charges, often in high-profile cases

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