New York DMV Permit Written TestAlcohol and Drug LawsHard
A New York State driver is charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol (DWAI/Alcohol) with a BAC of 0.06%. If this is their first offense, what is the maximum jail sentence they could face?
- A30 days
- B15 days
- C6 months
- D90 days
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. 15 days
For a first-time DWAI/Alcohol conviction in New York State, the maximum jail sentence is 15 days. This is a lesser offense than DWI, which carries a maximum of 1 year for a first offense.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; 30 days is too high for a first-time DWAI/Alcohol conviction.
- C. This is incorrect; 6 months is too high for a first-time DWAI/Alcohol conviction, and is typically associated with repeat offenses or more severe charges.
- D. This is incorrect; 90 days is too high for a first-time DWAI/Alcohol conviction.
First DWAI/Alcohol Penalties (NY)
A first-time conviction for Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol (DWAI/Alcohol) in New York carries penalties including fines, a maximum of 15 days in jail, and license suspension.
- BAC between 0.05% and 0.07%.
- Fines from $300 to $500.
- Maximum 15 days jail time.
- License suspension for 90 days.
Memory trick: DWAI's first taste, 15 days in haste, license suspended, no time to waste.