When a Rochester area resident is convicted of driving a snowmobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the penalties differ from those imposed when operating a car or truck.

What penalties may be imposed depends on the specific offense.

For a first time offender convicted of Operating a Snowmobile While Ability Impaired by Alcohol, the court may impose a fine of between $250 and $350 dollars, a jail sentence of up to fifteen days, or both.

The snowmobiler will also have his or her privilege to operate a snowmobile suspended for six months.

New York’s other three snowmobiling offenses – Snowmobiling While Intoxicated, Snowmobiling with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08% or Greater, and Snowmobiling While Ability Impaired by Drugs – are all misdemeanors for first time offenders.

This means that a conviction will result in a criminal record.

The potential penalties for a first time offender convicted of any of these three crimes is the same.

The court may impose a sentence consisting of a fine of between $350 and $500, a jail sentence of up to ninety days, or both.

A conviction will also result in the snowmobiler’s privilege to operate a snowmobile being suspended for twelve months.

Repeat offenders may face additional penalties depending on how long ago the prior offense occurred.

If you have charged with an alcohol-related driving offense, you face serious penalties.

We are experienced DWI lawyers who can help you at 585-484-7432.