A Lake Ronkonkoma man is facing a DWI charge after driving his vehicle into his next-door neighbor’s house on Sunday November 24, 2014. According to authorities, the 20-year-old male was driving a 2010 Hyundai Sonata when he crashed through the neighbors’ front door. The driver fled the scene, but police were able to easily locate him as it was quickly discovered that he lived next door. Fortunately, all of the individuals inside the house escaped injury.
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a dangerous and costly illegal offense. Alcohol not only severely impairs your driving abilities; it also affects your judgment and coordination. If you are convicted of a DWI as a first offense, the consequences may be harsh. Common consequences include fines of between $500 and $1,000, up to 1 year in jail, a minimum of 3 years’ probation, and revocation of your driver’s license for at least 6 months. In addition, there are a number of other fines and programs that may be imposed on you by the court.
Furthermore, if you are charged with a DWI within 10 years of having been convicted of either a DWI or other related offenses; you can be charged with a felony DWI. The consequences of such a charge include, but are not limited to: a fine of between $1,000 and $5,000, 1-1/3 to 4 years in an upstate prison, probation for 5 years, and revocation of your driver’s license for at least 1 year. However, that revocation could be 18 months if the prior conviction was an Aggravated DWI. Individuals compiling multiple DWI’s are subject to a lifetime revocation of their driver’s license.
Being pulled over for a DWI can be a shocking, stressful, and embarrassing experience. However, it is important to remember that you are innocent until New York State proves your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Moreover, you have the right to effective legal representation. As such, if you or a loved one has been charged or arrested for a DWI, contact the experienced Long Island DWI attorneys at McGuire & Peléaz to review your case.
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