Suffolk County DWAI Defense | Driving While Ability Impaired - Jason Bassett

BSPE Legal Marketing Podcast · Oct 9, 2026 · 2m · transcript

From Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. - Suffolk County DWAI Defense | Driving While Ability Impaired looks at how New York treats a Driving While Ability Impaired charge and what it means for a driver's record, license, and future. Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, DWAI-alcohol applies when alcohol impairs a person's ability to operate a motor vehicle, without requiring a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Because an ordinary first offense is classified as a traffic infraction rather than a crime, drivers often underestimate how seriously the charge can affect their license and driving record…