First DWI: fine and jail
A free practice question for the New York permit test, with the answer explained.
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What fine range comes with a first DWI conviction?
The rule
A first DWI is a misdemeanor: a fine of $500 to $1,000, up to 1 year in jail, and a license revocation of at least six months.
A first DWI is a misdemeanor: a $500 to $1,000 fine, up to a year in jail and at least a six-month revocation. A surcharge and fees come on top of the fine.
From the New York State Driver's Manual, page 58. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the DMV have the final word.
Often mixed up with
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