Helping Drivers in the Hudson Valley Seek Return of Their Driver's License
Outside of fines, probation and potential jail time, perhaps the greatest inconvenience associated with a DWI charge is the loss of your driver's license. In certain instances, you may be able to receive a conditional driver's license. New York law only allows for drivers to obtain a conditional driver's license under a few circumstances. To learn more about your options and the defense of your DWI or DWAI charges, contact Greenspan & Greenspan. With offices in New City and White Plains, our lawyers defend people throughout the region.
When Can I Get a Conditional License?
If you refused a chemical test, your license will be suspended for a minimum of one year, and you will not be eligible for a conditional license. If this is your second refusal within a five-year period, your license will be revoked for 18 months. If you are under 21 years old and refuse a test, your license will be suspended for one year, or until you turn 21, whichever is longer. If you have been through the Drinking Driver Program (DDP) more than once in the previous five years, you cannot receive a conditional license.
In order to be eligible for a post-conviction conditional license under New York law, you must have submitted to a chemical test, it must be your first DWI or DWAI conviction, and you must have participated in and completed DDP. Further, if you are on probation as part of your sentence, you cannot get a conditional driver's license until your probation officer gives you permission. The New York State DMV website has additional information on this topic.
Although it is usually very difficult to receive a conditional driver's license in New York, know that if you are eligible, our lawyers will take every step within the law to help you achieve your goals.
Contact the Attorneys of Greenspan & Greenspan
Call our White Plains office at 914-290-4403, our New City office at 845-617-5404 or call toll free at 888-895-8231 to schedule a free phone consultation. You may also reach us by e-mail.
