aggravated DWI

[happypagan]

A good friend of mine was arrested a few weeks ago for an aggravated DWI with a BAC of .25 in the state of New York. He has no prior offenses and has never been arrested. His first hearing is coming up in a couple of weeks and I am wondering if anyone knows what he can expect? He has a public defender if that matters. Having never been arrested myself I don't really know how the process works.
Thanks!

 

[FlyingRon]

This is Aggravated DWI. .25 is a way dangerous BAC for even standing let alone driving.

$1000-2500 fine.
Possible jail up to 1 year
Loss of license for at least a year

Arraignment, preliminary hearings, pretrial conference, trial, depending on what defense he intends to mount.

 

[happypagan]

thanks, not good news but then again its his own fault. Is jail time likely?

 

[BL]

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Depending on the County ( some do not take plea deals anymore - As NY has toughened penalties for DWI ) , possibly Fine,probation , license revocation ,DWI courses paid for by the violator.

 

[HighwayMan]

What county and city/town/village did this occur in?

 

[happypagan]

Monroe county, city of Rochester

 

[BL]

Monroe county, city of Rochester

The DA. doesn't deal with Felonies ,( as you may have heard , an X DA. was criticized from letting them slip through the cracks ) , but if this is your first offense ever , I can't see jail time .

Even first time felons with DWIs , as long as there is no injuries,etc. are offered probation.

 

[HighwayMan]

Jail time is highly unlikely. I wouldn't worry too much about the jail part.

 

[happypagan]

thanks so much for your replies!