Cape May County and Atlantic County DWI Lawyer
If you are stopped on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), and you refuse to blow into the Alcotest machine, you may end up being charged with a breath test refusal. A breath test refusal is a traffic offense that may result in the suspension of a driver's license and other serious penalties.
I am John W. Tumelty, and I have practiced criminal law in Atlantic City and across the state of New Jersey for more than 25 years. I am a New Jersey Supreme Court certified criminal trial attorney, and my law firm is devoted to defense in criminal cases, including DWIs. Contact me to discuss how I can help you fight these serious charges.
New Jersey Refusing a Breath Test Attorney
The New Jersey law of informed consent means that anyone who drives in New Jersey and is arrested for DWI has automatically agreed to take a breath test if asked to do so during a DWI stop. Even if you are not charged with DWI, you can be convicted of breath test refusal in New Jersey. Penalties for refusal may include mandatory driver's license suspension, including on a first offense, as well as fines and other penalties.
Before the police can charge you with breath test refusal, they must have probable cause to arrest you for DWI, and inform you that you are required to take the test, and that failure to do so is an offense with serious penalties.
Learn more about breath test refusal for DWI at TumeltyLaw.com.
I will full protect your rights and exhaust every option of defense if you have been charged with breath test refusal. Contact me to discuss your options at a free initial consultation by calling toll free at 866-677-2549.
