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VTL 1192 — Driving While Intoxicated

Court outcome data from 80,930 cases across 61 counties · 2019–2024

This page provides statistics from DCJS pretrial release data for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. For the current text of this statute, consult the New York Penal Law or Vehicle and Traffic Law. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.

According to 80,930 New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data records from 2019–2024, cases related to VTL 1192 — Driving While Intoxicated across 61 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 9.3% and an average conviction rate of 90.3%.

About This Statute

This section of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law addresses driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired. It covers DWI, DWAI, and aggravated DWI charges and is one of the most commonly prosecuted offenses in New York. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the New York Penal Law or a licensed New York attorney.

Court Outcome Statistics

Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across New York counties (2019–2024) shows:

80,930
Total Cases
9.3%
Avg Dismissal Rate
90.3%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Counties

Counties with the most cases related to this statute.

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Suffolk 10,270 4.3% 95.4% 9.3 months
Nassau 8,057 9.3% 90.4% 7.2 months
Queens 5,485 27.2% 72.5% 8.4 months
Kings 4,658 24.0% 75.5% 9.2 months
Westchester 4,590 2.4% 97.3% 8.9 months
Monroe 4,318 6.4% 92.2% 6.7 months
Erie 4,001 4.2% 95.1% 5.8 months
Orange 3,791 1.4% 98.4% 5.0 months
Bronx 3,091 31.8% 67.5% 8.0 months
New York 2,755 36.1% 63.3% 5.9 months
Niagara 1,997 3.2% 96.5% 4.9 months
Saratoga 1,918 1.5% 98.2% 3.5 months
Richmond 1,746 6.8% 93.1% 6.2 months
Onondaga 1,713 3.4% 96.5% 7.2 months
Albany 1,698 4.0% 95.9% 4.8 months

Source: DCJS Pretrial Release Data, 2019–2024 — NewYorkCourtFile.com

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Common Questions

Based on 80,930 cases from 2019–2024, charges related to VTL 1192 — Driving While Intoxicated have an average dismissal rate of 9.3% and a conviction rate of 90.3% across 61 New York counties. Outcomes vary by county — view all counties for detailed data.
80,930 cases related to VTL 1192 — Driving While Intoxicated were recorded across 61 New York counties from 2019–2024. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the New York Penal Law.

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