Protecting Your Rights After Breathalyzer Refusal
Drunk driving charges can have a serious impact on every part of your life. The consequences can be even more severe if you are accused of refusing a Breathalyzer test. At the Law Office of Luke Scardigno, I have been working as a Queens DUI defense lawyer for more than 20 years. I will aggressively protect your rights to help minimize and educate you on the impact of a Breathalyzer refusal charge. When you hire me, I will provide dedicated representation in your administrative driver's license refusal hearing at DMV, as well as representation in criminal court.
There are defenses available to Breathalyzer refusal charges. Contact me, a New York criminal defense attorney, online or call 718-414-6186 to schedule a free and immediate initial consultation.
Defending You Every Step of the Way
When you are accused of refusing a Breathalyzer test following a drunk driving arrest, there are two parts of your case that will be set into motion. The first part will be the criminal side in a criminal court, where a conviction may result in heavy fines and surcharges, license revocation, ignition interlock devices, probation, or even jail time. Another part of the case is an administrative hearing at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). At the DMV hearing, if it is found that you refused the breath test, your license will be revoked for one year, and a civil penalty will be imposed, even if the criminal charges are dismissed.
The DMV hearing will be held within 15 days of your arrest. That is why it is important to not delay seeking help from an experienced Kew Gardens DWI defense lawyer. When you hire me, my retainer will include representation at the DMV hearing as well as aggressive criminal defense in criminal court. This will save you the time and expense of having to hire two separate attorneys to handle each case.
Were You Properly Warned About Breathalyzer Refusal?
There are certain procedures that must be followed, and certain forms that must be completed by police officers when informing you of the consequences of a Breathalyzer refusal. I will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your arrest, and alleged refusal in an effort to build the strongest possible defense. With the stakes made even higher by a refusal, it is important to get in touch with me as soon as possible following your arrest.
Call for a Free Consultation With a Queens Breathalyzer Refusal Defense Lawyer
Do not take your chances in criminal court or the DMV hearing without experienced legal counsel. Contact me, a Queens DUI defense attorney, online or call 718-414-6186 to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case. I defend people who have been arrested in Queens, any other New York City borough, and Nassau and Suffolk counties. For emergencies, you can call 917-836-8924, as well.
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