Can I refuse a breathalyzer test?
Although some states allow their citizens to refuse a breathalyzer test, New Jersey requires that you submit to one if you are pulled over in your vehicle and are suspected of driving while intoxicated (DWI). In New Jersey, when you receive your driver’s license, you are submitting so-called “implied consent,” meaning that you are technically obligated to comply with an officer’s request. If you refuse to do so, you will most likely be taken into custody and face a compulsory blood draw.
If you or someone you know is facing DWI charges or other difficulties after refusing a breathalyzer, contact the experienced New Jersey DWI lawyers at the Law Offices of Jason A. Volet, LLC, by calling 732-503-8968 today to discuss your legal options.
