Refused to Submit to a Breath Test 
in New York?

Protecting The Future Of Those Who Refused To Submit a Breath Test

Having a drink at a restaurant and driving home is not illegal. However, the question for drunk driving charges asks whether your ability to drive was impaired. The blood alcohol content is widely accepted as evidence of impairment, which is why law enforcement officers frequently conduct breath tests during a traffic stop. If you refused to submit to a breath test, our New York traffic ticket lawyer can help.

Since 1986, Martin A. Kron & Associates, P.C. has helped drivers successfully fight DUI/DWI charges in New York and New Jersey. We find that many drivers struggle with the decision to refuse or submit. If our three decades of practice have taught us anything, it is that the outcome of your case rests on much more than whether or not you submitted to a breath test.

If you need help building a strong defense against DUI charges, our traffic ticket attorney in New York can help. Call Martin A. Kron & Associates, P.C. today at (212) 235-1525 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

Should You Refuse or Submit to a Breath Test?

Driving is a privilege—not a right. When you accept your license, you automatically agree to test under the law known as implied consent. Privacy is a right, however, which is why you can refuse. If you do, the government can penalize you with license suspensions and fines.

"Refuse or submit?" is a situational decision. It may not always be in your best interests to submit, but did you know that you can call an attorney before you do?

Like all other consequences for drunk driving, those for refusal depend on where you were pulled over. They can also be enhanced by the circumstances, such as if you were pulled over in a school zone.

What Are The Consequences For Impaired Driving in NY and NJ?

Consequences for impaired driving in New York include:

First offense:

• $500 fine
• 1-year license suspension

Second offense:

• $750 fine
• 18-month license suspension

Third offense:

• $750 fine
• 18-month license suspension

In New Jersey, those consequences include:

First offense:

• Fine of up to $500
• $3,000 in surcharges
• Up to 1-year license suspension
• 12 hours at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC)

Second offense:

• Fine of up to $1,000
• $3,000 in surcharges
• 2-year license suspension
• 12 hours at the IDRC

Third offense:

• $1,000 fine
• $4,500 in surcharges
• 10-year license suspension
• 12 hours at the IDRC

Contact Martin A. Kron & Associates, P.C. Today 

If you have questions regarding your refusal to take a Breathalyzer test or any drunk driving charges, contact Martin A. Kron & Associates, P.C. to schedule a consultation about your case. We can help you get a clear picture of what to expect and how to prepare.

Refuse to submit to a breath test in New York? Contact Martin A. Kron & Associates, P.C. today to get started on your defense.