Motorists with a blood alcohol content higher than .18% will be charged with Aggravated DWI. Aggravated DWI is a misdemeanor in New York.
Motorists charged with Aggravated DWI face penalties of:

• A fine ranging from $1000-$2500

• 1 year revocation of driver’s license or driving privileges in New York

• Participation in Drinker Driver Program or Stop DWI Program

• Court surcharges of $395

• Up to three years probation

• Installation of ignition interlock device on vehicle

• Driver Responsibility Assessment of $750, which can be paid over three years

• Attendance at a victim impact panel

• Performance of community service

If you are charged with Aggravated DWI, there are restrictions on the plea bargaining process. An experienced New York DUI / DWI criminal defense lawyer can represent the interests of an accused drunk driver in court and fight to resolve the case in a manner that creates the least amount of collateral consequences for the driver.