{"id":301,"date":"2021-08-11T18:23:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T18:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/misitiglobal.com\/?p=301"},"modified":"2021-08-11T18:23:16","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T18:23:16","slug":"is-a-first-time-dwi-a-serious-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/misitiglobal.com\/?p=301","title":{"rendered":"Is a First-Time DWI a Serious Matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you are arrested for driving while\nintoxicated (DWI), you might not initially think it is a serious matter. After\nall, you probably know someone who has faced DWI charges, and they might have\nseemed to emerge from the process relatively unscathed. However, you don\u2019t see\nwhat goes on behind the curtain, and you might not realize all the effects that\neven a first DWI conviction can have on your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plead guilty or are convicted of DWI at\ntrial, you can face the following in New York:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Up to one year in jail<\/li><li>Fines from $500 to $1,000<\/li><li>Driver\u2019s license revocation for\nsix months<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The penalties are harsher if you had a BAC of\n0.18 percent or higher. You can also experience other effects on your life,\nincluding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Being disqualified from many jobs\nthat involve driving<\/li><li>Not being able to get around or\ntransport your kids while your license is suspended<\/li><li>Potentially having an ignition\ninterlock device on your vehicle, which will signal to everyone that you had a\nDWI<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a first conviction, the penalties\nfor a second offense increase sharply. For a second offense in New York in ten\nyears, you can face up to four years in prison and fines up to $5,000. This\nmeans it is important to always avoid a first conviction whenever you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speak with a Poughkeepsie DWI\nDefense Attorney Right Away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Law Offices of Nicklaus Misiti, our\nPoughkeepsie DWI defense lawyer regularly defends against this type of charge.\nWe work to minimize the effects of your criminal case on your life and future,\nand we can identify the best defense strategy in your situation. <a href=\"https:\/\/misitiglobal.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact\nus online<\/a> or call 845.286.4501 to discuss your arrest and get\nstarted protecting your rights. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you are arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), you might not initially think it is a serious matter. After all, you probably know someone who has faced DWI charges, and they might have seemed to emerge from the process relatively unscathed. 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