New York DWI & DUI Hardship Hearings.

Driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence is a serious crime in New York. You are considered intoxicated if your blood alcohol content is .08 or higher. The penalties for driving under the influence ranges from loss of driving privileges to fines or jail term. Drivers who operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated are prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Therefore, if you have been accused of driving while intoxicated, you need an attorney to help you explore your options.

Navigating Hardship Hearings

Fortunately, in New York, your attorney can request a hardship hearing for those accused of driving under the influence. In some cases, the court understands that people who work hard, are honest, and have no criminal record might have just had a temporary lapse in judgment. If the court grants the hardship, you could be able to drive to work, so you can keep your job and income.

Extreme Hardship Consequences and Solutions

If you had an excessive blood alcohol level, a judge might not grant a hardship under any circumstances. However, in some instances, your lawyer can argue that you have an extreme hardship and need to drive. Therefore, you need to keep your license.

An extreme hardship is defined as an inability to obtain alternative means of travel to or from work, to college, or to seek medical treatment. Your lawyer will work hard to prove that you have an extreme hardship and should be allowed to drive under limited circumstances.

Losing Driving Privileges due to a DUI