Ithaca Watkins Glen DWI lawyer: 3 situations where it's SMART to REFUSE a chemical test in NY

Three Situations where it is SMART

to REFUSE a Chemical Test

in New York

This video is about three situations where you probably should not take a chemical test of your breath, blood, or urine. In other words you REFUSE to give the police a body fluid sample for testing for alcohol and/or drugs.

1. If this is not a first DWI, DUI, OUI, OWI in New York or from any other state. New York can enhance a second DWI using another prior one, even from another state if the prior was within 10 years time.
The enhancement would make this DWI a FELONY level offense. Subjecting you to prison on a felony conviction.

2. If you knew you drank a lot or were blasted. Giving them a sample would probably show a super high BAC level, and potentially an aggravated BAC of .18 or more. High BACs make you subject to higher levels of punishment.

3. If there was an accident with injuries. These are the most costly of DWI and DWAI drug cases. They are prosecuted harder and are punished most severely.

If you have questions about a DWI or a DWAI drugs case in Ithaca, Watkins Glen, or the surrounding counties, give us a call, shoot us an email, or fill out the form on our website:

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DISCLAIMER: If you or a loved one is charged with a crime in NY, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed criminal defense attorney to help lessen the possible negative outcomes of the charge--including the potential loss of your freedom. 

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Watkins Glen DWI lawyer: Is it SMART to Refuse Police Tests in NY?

Is It SMART to Refuse Police Tests

in New York?

This video is about whether it is smart to take any police DWI tests. Some people take some of the police roadside tests like the one leg stand, and the walk and turn test, but then refuse the chemical test of their breath back at the police station. That is called a refusal. 

Other people take the big breath test but don't take the field tests. In my opinion if you're going to refuse, refuse all, and don't make any statements. Everything you do, everything you say, and every test you perform is evidence. It is all evidence that they intend to use against you to prove DWI or DWAI drugs.

Evidence that even hints of impairment or intoxication is going to make you look bad in their police report. It basically gives the police ammunition to use against you in a court of law.

If you have questions about a DWI or a DWAI drugs case in Ithaca, Watkins Glen, or the surrounding counties, give us a call, shoot us an email, or fill out the form on our website:

607-229-5184

BY NEWMAN & CYR

Or find us online! 

www.ithacadwi.com

www.watkinsglendwi.com

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DISCLAIMER: If you or a loved one is charged with a crime in NY, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed criminal defense attorney to help lessen the possible negative outcomes of the charge--including the potential loss of your freedom. 

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Ithaca Elmira DWI lawyer: Three Types of Police Tests for DWI in New York

Three Types of Police TESTS

for DWI in New York

This video is about the three different types of police tests for DWI in New York State. Police usually give a barrage of tests preceding an arrest for DWI or DWAI drugs.

The three main categories are:

1. The field side or road side sobriety tests. These are part coordination exercises, mental exercises, walking a line, standing on one leg, touching your finger to your nose, etc.

2. The PBT Pre-liminary breath test. This does give a specific number but is inadmissible for BAC (blood alcohol concentration) but is admissible (probable cause) to arrest for a DWI or DWAI drugs.

3. The Chemical test. The is the breathalyzer that everyone is familiar with. Refusing this has driver's license consequences.

Each one of these tests can be used as evidence in the case against you in one form or another. Refusing some or all is legal in NYS but can have license consequences.

If you have questions about a DWI or a DWAI drugs case in Ithaca, Watkins Glen, or the surrounding counties, give us a call, shoot us an email, or fill out the form on our website:

607-229-5184

BY NEWMAN & CYR

Or find us online! 

www.ithacadwi.com

www.watkinsglendwi.com

www.facebook.com/ithacadwi

www.twitter.com/ithacadwi

DISCLAIMER: If you or a loved one is charged with a crime in NY, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed criminal defense attorney to help lessen the possible negative outcomes of the charge--including the potential loss of your freedom. 

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*Educational Purposes only. Copyright 2016 NEWMAN & CYR PLLC.