Can a aggravated DWI (1st offense) , be pleaded to a non alcohol charge, if willing to pay higher $$$ penalty?
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Answered on September 03, 2013
Aggravated DWI is often charged because of a BAC equal to or greater than .18%. The offense is used under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL)...
Is it possible to avoid jail time & go to rehab for a second DWI? If not, what is the minimum/max jail time I may get?
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Answered on September 02, 2013
First, keep in mind that you could be charged with violating your current probation sentence, because you were arrested again, and thus...
Can I refuse probation and choose jail instead in New York.
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Answered on September 02, 2013
The judge has the ultimate decision on sentencing; the procedure of which is contained in CPL Article 380. With a class E Felony you are facing at...
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Can someone please explain NYS Traffic Law 1192(8) please?
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Answered on August 28, 2013
The subsection you are asking about pertains to the effect of out-of-state convictions upon a currently charged offense in New York. In short, if...
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I received a summons in NY for driving with a WA license, moving back to WA next month. What do I tell DMV?
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Answered on June 27, 2013
If you have become a resident of New York then you had 30 days to surrender your out-of-state driver’s license and obtain a New York license. It...
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What is the difference between "conditional discharge" and probation for possible DWI sentencing?
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Answered on June 07, 2013
VTL 1193 outlines the penalties for a DWI conviction whereby a period of probation or conditional discharge is authorized. A person facing either...
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Arrested for aggravated dwi, and driving wrong way on one way street. What is likely
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Answered on May 13, 2013
Typically conduct-related removal grounds include crimes of moral turpitude, controlled substance offenses, prostitution, fraud, falsely claiming...
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I have been convicted of 2 dwi and 1 chemical refusal within the last 25yrs . DMV has denied me a license . What do I do ?
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Answered on May 13, 2013
New regulations took effect on September 25, 2012, that effects drivers such as yourself with multiple alcohol related convictions.
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The da's office has offered me a chance to reduce my charges of reckless driving and driving while ability impaired by drugs
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Answered on April 06, 2013
It is likely that based upon the results of your blood test, your statements to authorities, results of any field sobriety tests, and the...
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Had DWI last June,had to plead guilty,prior DUI 7 yrs ago,and almost 40 yrs ago,they want a PSI,not expecting this- what advice
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Answered on March 30, 2013
“PSI” stands for Pre-sentence investigation report. The probation department, at the direction of the judge, completes this report once a defendant...
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