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The consequences of refusing a breath test

The approach of the holidays brings with it a profusion of parties and large supplies of alcoholic beverages. Police departments on Long Island are generally more vigilant in spotting potentially drunk drivers, and many people will be asked to submit to a breath test. We want to review the legal justification for such requests and…

The consequences of refusing a breath test after a DUI stop

Most New Yorkers understand that being stopped by the police on suspicion of driving while intoxicated can involve a test for alcohol. What most people in the state do not understand is that they are absolutely required to submit to such a test if asked to do so by a police officer. The rule that…

Exploring the reliability of breath tests

The reliability of breath tests can be important to many individuals accused of drunk driving and facing drunk driving charges. The DWI charges an accused individual may face following a traffic stop may be based on a breath test administered by a police officer. Because of the significant role breath tests play in assigning criminal…

What are the consequences of breath test refusal in New York?

When faced with the possibility of a drunk driving charge, an accused individual may feel overwhelmed. If you have been in that situation, or ever contemplated that situation, you may have wondered what would happen if you refused to take a breath test, following being pulled over by authorities. New York’s implied consent law operates…