If you are facing charges of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please read on, then contact an experienced Rockland County DUI attorney to learn if you will lose your driver’s license after a DUI in New York.
Will a DUI cost you your New York driver’s license?
After your arrest for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in New York, your driver’s license will be administratively suspended at your arraignment and remain suspended until the end of your case. If you are an out-of-state driver, your privileges to drive in New York State will be suspended.
What happens after first, second, third and subsequent DUI convictions in New York?
As noted above, even an arrest can lead to a suspension of your driving privileges in the Empire State. The penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will depend on the number of times, if any, you have previously sustained convictions for this offense. A host of penalties come with each one, but for the purposes of this blog, we will focus on how convictions affect your driving privileges in New York state. The suspensions are as follows:
- First offense: License suspension of up to 90 days
- Second offense: License suspension of up to 6 months
- Third offense: License suspension of up to 6 months
If you add drugs into the mix, then a court can suspend or even revoke your driver’s license for 6 months or, should the factors warrant it, permanently. As such, it is in your best interests to engage the services of an attorney.
How can a New York criminal defense attorney prevent you from losing your driver’s license?
We would be remiss if we did not inform you that under New York law, DUI convictions can take from 4 to 25 years to be expunged from the public record. Reaching out to a skilled Rockland County criminal defense attorney to discuss your next steps can make a world of difference. Your rights may have been violated without you being aware of it. A qualified legal professional will question the legitimacy of the police officers’ probable cause and the reliability of their tests. Your charges may be subject to reduction or even dismissal. Let our firm fight for you and your future.
Contact our experienced Rockland County firm
Those facing criminal charges in New York need a strong Rockland County criminal defense attorney who knows the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. Fortunately, our firm is ready to put over 30 years of experience to work for you. Call today or contact The Law Office of Carl Spector online to schedule a free confidential consultation. We are ready to help you go on living life positively, happily, and free from the burdens of a criminal conviction–all you have to do is ask.
