You may already have an idea of the penalties that come with a drunk driving charge in New York. What many drivers do not realize, however, is that being convicted for a second drunk driving offense can have disastrous consequences, whether it is the loss of your driving privileges or longer time behind bars. Repeat…

A woman was arrested for allegedly driving drunk with her child in the vehicle in Northern Westchester, New York. Authorities said she was a driving while intoxicated (DWI) repeat offender. Jennifer MacDonald, 43, was arrested when Yorktown Police arrived to investigate a report of a single-car crash on East Main Street in Jefferson Valley. Officers…

New York takes a no-nonsense approach to drunk driving. While driving while intoxicated (DWI) is classified as a misdemeanor for a first offense, repeat offenses are charged as felonies that carry severe penalties for the driver. A 35-year-old man with a history of drunk driving was arrested after being accused of speeding at 145 miles…

An East Islip woman was arrested after crashing into a tree in Greenport on Long Island, New York. Southold Town Police alleged she was driving while intoxicated (DWI) with her two children in the vehicle. Kerri Kulla, 37, was charged with first-degree DWI and aggravated DWI under Leandra’s Law. Under Leandra’s Law, it is a…