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Do I have to plead not guilty to get a d,w,I lowered to a d.w.a.i and to get a court appoint lawyer
answered on Apr 8, 2015
Plea negotiations in DWI cases are always subject to several factors and no two cases, jurisdictions, Assistant District Attorneys or Judges are alike. In short, yes it is possible to negotiate a .15 down to a dwai conviction however, there is no guarantee, and many jurisdictions use an unspoken... View More 
I also got auo in the 1st and driving with out an interlock system
answered on Apr 8, 2015
Because you were convicted of a second DWI and it was "Aggravated" within 10 years of your DWAI conviction you should have lost your driving privileges for 18 months, however, because you violated the "Zero tolerance law" for both changes, the second alcohol related charge... View More
She has no other convictions or arrest record
answered on Apr 8, 2015
A NYS DWI misdemeanor conviction will result in her having a lifetime criminal record. Sentence possibilities include combinations of the following: up to one (1) year county jail time and or a fine of $500 - $1000 dollars, 3 years probation, license revocation for six (6) months, NYS surcharges... View More
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