In New York, a first time conviction for Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) carries a minimum penalty of license suspension for:
In New York, a conviction for a DWAI, or driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .05 percent, will result in suspension of your license for at least 90 days. If you have had a previous conviction for any drug or alcohol violation in the last five years, the revocation period will be a minimum of six months.