Orange County, NY Chemical Test Refusal Lawyer
Despite the potential penalties for refusing a breath test during a traffic stop while under suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), it can be the best available choice. If you refused to be tested by the police, it is in your interests to seek the advice of a knowledgeable DWI defense lawyer.
At Silver, Forrester & Lesser, P.C., in New Windsor, we have been successfully defending against people charged with drunk driving since 1965 in the Hudson Valley region, Orange County area, the Catskills Region and in New York City.
The clock is ticking. Whether this is your first offense, or you have been here before, you need legal help as soon as possible. Call us at 845.764.4757 or toll free at 866-687-1338 for a consultation.
Why Refusal May Make Sense
New York DWI laws are the harshest in the nation. To avoid giving the prosecution any additional ammunition to use against you in your case, it can make sense to risk the penalties that come with a refusal in order to minimize the chances of facing the penalties of a DWI conviction. Whether you have refused to take a breath test, took a chemical test at the police station or failed a breath test at the scene, we will provide you with an aggressive defense.
The Penalties for DWI Breath Test Refusal
If your refusal is found to be a knowing refusal with reasonable cause, there is an automatic one-year suspension and a $750 driver's responsibility assessment penalty. If you have a commercial driver's license, you could lose it for an entire year.
Contact Silver, Forrester & Lesser, P.C.
To find out how we can help you with your DWI defense, contact us online or call us at 845.764.4757 or toll free at 866.687.1338.
