A first-time conviction for driving under the influence of drugs, under vehicle and traffic law 1192(4), will result in a license revocation for a minimum of six months. You face up to $1,000 in court fines and will have to pay $395 or $400 in surcharges depending on the court of conviction. You also face up to 1 year in jail and/or up to 3 years of probation. In addition, there is a mandatory DMV Driver Assessment Penalty of $750. You will not be required to install and ignition interlock device into any vehicle you own or operate.
