DWI is a serious charge. DWI is a misdemeanor crime in New York. That means that it is punishable by up to one year in jail. When the stakes are so high you want to be sure you are represented by a skilled and experienced attorney. The Law Offices of Adam D. Perlmutter focuses on defense of drunk driving related offenses in New York. We promise to use our extensive knowledge of New York DUI / DWI laws, the courts, the judges and the DMV to keep the negative consequence of a drunk driving conviction to a minimum.

If you are convicted of the DWI in New York, the general penalties you will face are:

• A fine ranging from $500- $1000

• 6 month revocation of your license or driving privileges in New York

• Drinking Driver Program

• Ignition Interlock Device

• Court surcharges of $395 to $400

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

You may also face the possibility of:

• Attending a victim impact panel

• Probation for up to 3 years

A conviction for DWI may also affect other aspects of your life that you need to consider when deciding how to handle your case. A skilled New York DUI / DWI attorney from the Law Offices of Adam D. Perlmutter, can advise you on how a DWI conviction will impact your life and advocate for the best disposition of your case.