and Your Rights in 2026

New York charges drivers with DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), not DUI. A first-time DWI in New York brings fines of $500-$1,000, up to one year in jail, a minimum six-month license revocation, and mandatory ignition interlock installation. The state uses a three-tier system: DWAI for BAC 0.05-0.07%, DWI for BAC 0.08% or higher, and Aggravated […]