New York has severe punishments for those who are found guilty of driving while intoxicated. Some of the things you can expect after being arrested is the revocation of your driver’s license and an administrative hearing if you refused to take a breath or blood test (which is separate from the criminal case against you for drunk driving.) The police department may sue to have your vehicle forfeited for driving while intoxicated (again, this is a court proceeding that is separate from the drunk driving case). If found guilty, your insurance rate may dramatically increase, or you may have to get special high-risk insurance. You may also have to participate in the state’s Drinking Driver Program, pay thousands in fines and costs, and possibly even have to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on all vehicles owned and driven by you.

If you are facing a Driving While Intoxicated charge in Queens, New York, it is in your best interest to hire an experienced DWI attorney and fight the case against you. Call us now for a free DWI case evaluation at 718-575-8433.