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If you
are convicted of DUI / DWI
in New York, you will probably be
sentenced to a traditional form of punishment such as a fine,
license suspension, or in some cases, jail time. Recently, however,
sentencing alternatives have also been employed by courts to address
the underlying problems that may lead to drunk driving. These
programs are intended to help educate DUI / DWI offenders in order
to prevent further incidents. The organization Mothers Against Drunk
Driving (MADD) provides speakers for meetings called Victim Impact
Panels at various locations throughout the state and the country. Participants in the MADD Victim Impact Panel Program attend a meeting made up of people who have been convicted for drunk driving and people whose lives have been affected in some way by drunk driving. The goal of these panels is to raise awareness about the impact of the driving drunk. At the meetings, MADD members tell their stories. Often, a police officer moderates the discussion. Occasionally, a person convicted of drunk driving may contribute. Convicted DUI / DWI offenders who participate in the MADD panels are usually ordered to do so as a condition of probation or sentencing. More and more counties in New York are making this requirement mandatory. Therefore, if you are ordered to attend a MADD Victim Impact Panel and fail to do so, you will have violated the conditions of your sentencing and you may face jail time or other punishment. Voluntary pre-sentencing participation in the MADD program or other sentencing alternatives may be useful in handling your case. Contact an experienced DUI / DWI New York attorney to find out if sentencing alternatives may apply to your situation. |
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