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A Parent’s Guide to Custody in New York Family Court

Last Modified on Jul 22, 2026

Navigating child custody in New York’s Family Court system can be overwhelming. Whether you’re seeking full custody, sole custody, or understanding your rights as a non-custodial parent, Tracy and Tracy Law Firm is here to…

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Violation	Mandatory Fine	Maximum Jail Term	Mandatory Driver License Action
Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (BAC over .18)	$1,000 – $2,500	1 year	Revoked for at least 1 year
Driving While Intoxicated – DWI (BAC over .08) or Driving While Impaired by a Drug (DWAI-Drug)	$500 – $1,000	1 year	Revoked for at least six months
Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol – DWAI (BAC between .05-.07)	$300 – $500	15 days	Suspended for 90 days
Zero Tolerance Law – BAC between .02 -. 07 for drivers under 21	$125 civil penalty and $100 fee to terminate suspension	None	Suspended for six months
Chemical Test Refusal	$500 civil penalty ($550 for commercial drivers)	None	Revoked for at least one year, 18 months for commercial drivers.
Chemical Test Refusal -Zero Tolerance Law	$300 civil penalty and $100 re-application fee	None	Revoked for at least one year.
Driving Under the Influence (Out-of-State)	N/A	N/A	Revoked for at least 90 days. If less than 21 years of age, revoked at least one year.
Driving Under the Influence (Out-of State) with any previous alcohol-drug violation	N/A	N/A	Revoked for at least 90 days (longer term with certain prior offenses). If less than 21 years of age, revoked at least one year or until age 21 (longest term).
*Second and Third Offenses of the same charge or a combination of DWI/DWAI charges can result in Class E or D Felony Charges

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