The DWI Fines & Penalties

First NY DWI Offense

1st Drunk Driving Conviction

Jail – Up to 1 Year
Fine – From $500 to $1,000
License Suspension – 6 Month Minimum

Pay Mandatory Surcharge
Mandatory Alcohol Screening and/or Alcohol Evaluation

Other Possibilities

Ignition Interlock Device
Driver Responsibility Assessment

Passenger Under 16 in Vehicle

Class "E" Felony
Fine Up to $5,000 and / or,
Jail - Up to 4 Years

Second NY DWI Offense

2nd Drunk Driving Conviction

Felony Charge (Class “E”)
Jail – From 5 Days (Minimum) to 4 Years or,

Community Service – 30 Days
Fine – From $1,000 to $5,000

License Suspension – 1 Year Minimum
Ignition Interlock Device

Alcohol Assessment
Pay Mandatory Surcharge

Passenger Under 16 in Vehicle

Class "E" Felony
Fine Up to $5,000 and / or,
Jail - Up to 4 Years

Third NY DWI Offense

3rd Drunk Driving Conviction

Felony Charge (Class “D”)
Jail – From 10 Days (Minimum) to 7 Years or,

Community Service – 60 Days
Fine – From $2,000 to $10,000

License Suspension – 1 Year Minimum
Ignition Interlock Device

Alcohol Assessment
Pay Mandatory Surcharge

Passenger Under 16 in Vehicle

Class "E" Felony
Fine Up to $5,000 and / or,
Jail - Up to 4 Years