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Not all alcohol affects people the same way. How quickly you absorb it — also known as your alcohol absorption rate — can mean the difference between staying under the legal limit… or facing a DWI charge.

Aggravated DWI:

A charge for operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.18% or higher, leading to more severe penalties.

Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (AUO) in the 1st Degree:

Operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license under aggravated circumstances, such as driving under the influence.

Alcohol Burnoff Rate:

Boating While Ability Impaired (BWAI):

Operating a boat while impaired by alcohol or drugs, but below the threshold for intoxication.

Boating While Intoxicated (BWI):

Operating a boat with a BAC of 0.08% or higher.

Breathalyzer Test:

A device used to estimate BAC by analyzing a breath sample.

Chemical Test Refusal:

Refusing to submit to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) when suspected of DWI, leading to license suspension and other penalties.

Common Law DWI:

A DWI charge based on observed impairment, regardless of BAC level.

Conditional License Violation:

Breaching the terms of a conditional license granted after a DWI conviction.

Drinking Driver Program (DDP):

A state-mandated program for DWI offenders focusing on education and rehabilitation.

Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) by Drugs:

Operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs, including prescription medications.

DWAI: Drugs/Alcohol Combination:

Operating a vehicle while impaired by a combination of drugs and alcohol.

DWI Assessment and Treatment:

Evaluations and counseling services required for individuals convicted of DWI offenses.

DUI with Injury:

Exhibition of Speed:

Exhibition of speed (also called exhibition driving) means using your vehicle in a way that shows off speed, acceleration, or control — often to attract attention.

Felony DWI:

A DWI offense classified as a felony, often due to repeat offenses or causing injury.

Felony Aggravated DWI:

A severe DWI charge involving high BAC levels and additional aggravating factors.

First-Offense DWI Charge:

Our legal team is well-versed in the nuanced laws of New York State, including its first-offense DWI statutes and sentencing guidelines.

Implied Malice:

Ignition Interlock Device Offenses:

Circumventing an Interlock Device for Another: Assisting someone in bypassing their ignition interlock device.
Circumvention of Interlock: Tampering with or bypassing an ignition interlock device.
Knowingly Renting Vehicle without Interlock: Renting a vehicle without an interlock device to someone required to use one.
Soliciting Another to Circumvent an Interlock Device: Encouraging someone to bypass their ignition interlock device.
Use of Vehicle without Interlock: Operating a vehicle without the mandated ignition interlock device.

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