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09/02/2026

DWI Crash? Felony Charges Can Follow Fast

In New York, a DWI causing serious injury escalates to a felony with up to 15 years in prison. Knowing the charge levels matters.

Read more: https://jbassettlaw.com/practice-items/dwi-and-dui-defense/dwi-with-accident-injury-ny/

If you're facing DWI accident or injury charges in Suffolk County, contact the Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. for a free consultation — call (631) 259-6060 today.

08/12/2026

CDL Holders Face Twice the DWI Risk in NY

NY law holds commercial drivers to a .04 BAC limit, half the standard.

Read more: https://jbassettlaw.com/blog/commercial-drivers-license-cdl-dwi-ny-facts/

Call Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. at (631) 259-6060.

07/27/2026

NY DWI IID Rules: Deadlines and Penalties

After a DWI conviction, NY requires an IID installed within 10 business days.

Read more: https://jbassettlaw.com/ignition-interlock-device-requirements-ny/

Call the Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. at (631) 259-6060.

07/24/2026

Federal Identity Theft Adds 24 Mandatory Months

A federal § 1028A conviction adds a mandatory consecutive sentence on top of your other charges. Know your options before making any decisions.

Read more: https://jbassettlaw.com/aggravated-identity-theft-in-new-york/

Call the Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. at (631) 259-6060.

07/22/2026

Criminally Negligent Homicide: Class E Felony

A charge under NY Penal Law § 125.10 carries up to 4 years in prison.

Read more: https://jbassettlaw.com/criminally-negligent-homicide-in-new-york/

Call the Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. at (631) 259-6060.

07/17/2026

NY DWI Charges Have a Filing Deadline

Misdemeanor DWI must be filed within 2 years; felony DWI within 5.

Read more: https://jbassettlaw.com/statute-of-limitations-dwi-ny/

Call the Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. at (631) 259-6060.

07/15/2026

BAC of 0.08% Can Mean a DWI Charge

Under VTL § 1192.2, a BAC of 0.08% or higher is enough to convict — even with perfect driving.

Read more: https://jbassettlaw.com/vehicle-and-traffic-law-1192_2-driving-while-intoxicated-per-se/

Call Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. | Criminal Attorney and DWI Lawyer at (631) 259-6060.

06/24/2026

DWI Checkpoint? Know Before You Stop

You keep your constitutional rights at any DWI checkpoint. Evidence can be challenged if police skip required procedures.

Read more: https://jbassettlaw.com/dwi-checkpoints-suffolk-county/

Call Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. | Criminal Attorney and DWI Lawyer at (631) 259-6060.

06/05/2026

Under 21? A .02 BAC Can Suspend Your License

NY's Zero Tolerance Law triggers DMV action well below the adult limit. A defense attorney can challenge the stop, testing, and hearing record.

Read more: https://jbassettlaw.com/practice-items/dwi-and-dui-defense/zero-tolerance-under-21/

Call Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. | Criminal Attorney and DWI Lawyer at (631) 259-6060.

06/03/2026

Your License Can Be Suspended at Arraignment

A DWI arrest in NY triggers two separate cases at once. DMV deadlines move fast - know your options before court.

Read more: https://jbassettlaw.com/what-to-do-after-dwi-arrest-long-island/

Call Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. | Criminal Attorney and DWI Lawyer at (631) 259-6060.

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Central Islip, NY
11722

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