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:
607-229-5184
BY NEWMAN & CYR
Or find us online!
www.ithacadwi.com
www.watkinsglendwi.com
www.facebook.com/ithacadwi
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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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*Educational Purposes only. Copyright 2016 NEWMAN & CYR PLLC.
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:
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.
*Attorney advertising
*Educational Purposes only. Copyright 2016 NEWMAN & CYR PLLC.
