DWAI in NY

[aek9535]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY

I just spoke to an attorney who told me I could not get my DWI reduced to a DWAI unless I receive a letter from my employer saying I will be terminated with a conviction of a DWI. This is my first offense, was not told exactly my BAC level only heard someone say "12", I was cooperative and released with no bail same night.

Is this true or is it normal for an automatic reduction to DWAI for first time offense?

 

[cyjeff]

It is hardly automatic, but not unheard of.

 

[aek9535]

Understandably it is not automatic, bad choice of wording on my part. I was under the impression that unless you had an extremely high BAC they normally would IF you were compliant and have a clean record.

I'm talking to more lawyers tomorrow but this is another avenue of information I am approaching.

I take full responsibility for my actions but knowing every bit of the laws and how they effect me is the best thing to do.