An example of a recent report that combines excess, youth and celebrity status is the story of Farrah Abraham. Ms. Abraham rose to fame after appearing on MTV`s reality show Teen Mom and writing several books. According to the New York Daily News, the twenty-year-old mother was arrested in Omaha, Nebraska, after nearly hitting a police vehicle that was trying to make a big turn. Law enforcement officers arrested Ms. Abraham and administered a breathalyzer test. Ms. Abraham`s blood alcohol level indicated that she had reached nearly double the legal limit in that state. Needless to say, Ms. Abraham was arrested for violating drunk driving laws. Driving after drinking alcohol is a serious violation of the law, but it is not officially classified as a criminal offense.
While you won`t go to jail if you break this law, there are other consequences. Your licence will be suspended for at least six months and there will likely be a civil penalty of at least $125. In addition, you will have to pay a $100 fee to restore your license. This fee will remain on file for three years or until you turn 21, whichever is longer. If you have other alcohol-related traffic violations on your record, your licence will be revoked for one year or until you turn 21, whichever is longer. New York is known for its strict impaired driving laws, which provide hefty penalties for convicted drivers. Drunk driving, also known as impaired driving, is a serious charge in New York City. This offense is legally defined by the amount of alcohol in a driver`s system. This means that if a driver`s blood alcohol level is at a certain limit, they are legally considered intoxicated. Drunk driving is illegal in New York, as it is in any other state.
On December 2 of this year, the Hudson Valley News Network reported on an operation conducted by the New York State Police Department in Dutchess County to enforce underage drinking. In this operation, an 18-year-old volunteer was sent to fifteen shops to buy alcoholic beverages under the observation of plainclothes investigators and uniformed soldiers. Two people were arrested and charged with unlawful contact with a minor. This is just one of the routine underage alcohol enforcement measures that the NYPD, in collaboration with the New York State Liquor Authority, is implementing across the state to reduce underage alcohol abuse and impaired driving. Safety NY has created a chart to show what happens to you based on your blood alcohol level. If you have a blood alcohol level between 0.02% and 0.07%, this is a “zero tolerance violation” and it is likely that you will face an administrative hearing before an administrative judge of the Department of Motor Vehicles. During your hearing, it will be decided whether your licence will be suspended. At an administrative hearing, the police officer has several things to prove in order to determine that you drove after consuming alcohol. The following must be demonstrated: 1. “You are driving the motor vehicle;” 2. `A valid application has been submitted to undergo a chemical test (e.g. breathalyzer test);` 3.
“You were under 21 at the time;” 4. “The chemical test has been properly conducted;” 5. “The test showed that you had consumed alcohol (0.02% or more)” and 6. “The officer legally stopped the vehicle” If you have a DWI in Syracuse or anywhere in New York, talking to a lawyer is a good place to start. If you or someone you love has been charged under the Zero Tolerance Act, it`s important that you understand the charges you`re facing. Additionally, if you have any questions about what will happen to your son or daughter if they receive a DUI before the age of 21, DWI GUYS lawyers are experienced and qualified to help you. Contact us today! In 2016, 10,497 people died in alcohol-related road accidents. And it is said that young people are at a higher risk of being involved in such fatal accidents.
As a result, New York takes a “zero tolerance” approach to alcohol and underage conduct. Specifically, the zero-tolerance law targets drivers under the age of 21 who drink and drive alcohol, even if they do not face other criminal or traffic charges. The DWI base charge is the DWI basic charge when a driver drives a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08%. After being convicted of this impaired driving, a driver has a permanent criminal record and faces the following charges: up to 1 year in prison; a fine of up to $1,000 plus a mandatory fine surcharge of $400; licence revocation of at least 6 months; and required installation/maintenance of the ignition lock for 1 year. The similar but less included DWAI (impaired driving) fee applies to drivers with a blood alcohol concentration between 0.05% and 0.07%. Penalties for a DWAI include a fine of up to $500; a 90-day driver`s licence suspension; and up to 15 days in jail. If a minor driver has a blood alcohol level between 0.02% and 0.05%, they will not be charged for drunk driving, but may be subject to a license suspension for violating the zero-tolerance law. The New York Governor`s Highway Safety Committee notes that the 0.02 percent limit targets underage drivers who have intentionally consumed alcohol, not those who have taken certain medications containing traces of alcohol or participated in religious or family ceremonies or traditions.
