If you or a loved one has been charged with drunk driving, you are aware of the potential for fines, probation and even jail time. What you may not be aware of are the serious financial costs imposed on someone who has been charged with DWI or Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). At Greenspan & Greenspan, our attorneys have defended many individuals against these charges over our firm's history. With offices in White Plains and New City, we are prepared to travel throughout the Hudson Valley to defend you against these charges.
Our lawyers understand both the obvious and less obvious penalties associated with a DWI or DWAI conviction.
| Charge | Fine | Ignition Interlock Device | Driver's Responsibility Assessment | Victim's Impact Program | Surcharge | Drinking Driver Program | Fees to Restore Driving Privileges |
| First-offense DWAI | $300-$500 | No | $250 per year for three years | Within court discretion | $260 | $75 Enrollment fee up to $225 | $25 for suspension, $50 for a revocation |
| Violation within five years for conviction of DWI or DWAI | $500-750 | No | $250 per year for three years | Within court discretion | $260 | $75 Enrollment fee up to $225 | $25 for suspension, $50 for a revocation |
| Violation after two or more convictions within 10 years | $750-$1500 | No | $250 per year for three years | Within court discretion | $400 | $75 Enrollment fee up to $225 | $75 Enrollment fee up to $225 |
| First-offense DWI | $500-$1000 | $190 to install, $100 per month rental | $250 per year for three years | $35 | $400 | $75 Enrollment fee up to $225 | $75 Enrollment fee up to $225 |
| Previous DWI Within 10 Years | $1000-$5000 | $190 to install, $100 per month rental | $250 per year for three years | $35 | $520 | $75 Enrollment fee up to $225 | $75 Enrollment fee up to $225 |
| Two or More DWI Convictions within 10 years | $2000-$10,000 | $190 to install, $100 per month rental | $250 per year for three years | $35 | $520 | $75 Enrollment fee up to $225 | $75 Enrollment fee up to $225 |
| First Chemical Test Refusal | $500 | ||||||
| Test Refusal with prior "Alcohol Related Incident" within five years | $750 |
Fines and surcharges for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated charges are even more substantial. It is also very likely that your insurance rates will increase as a result of a DWI conviction.
Contact the New City and White Plains DUI/DWI Defense Lawyers 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 e-mail our law firm.
