What Is a Desk Appearance Ticket in NYC?
When a person is arrested in NYC, they first need to be processed by the police. They are then formally charged with the crime(s) and allowed to enter their plea of guilty, not guilty, no…
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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 |