Even if this is your first offense, the penalties for driving under the influence (DWI) or under the influence of a controlled substance or prescribed medications can be serious. Such penalties include:
- License suspension
- Fines
- Attendance in alcohol prevention programs
- Jail time
You may also be charged with higher insurance premiums for a period of several years.
Bocchini & Carnelli, llc:
Simply stated it is never advisable to refuse the breathalyzer test. As
discussed above, the breathalyzer is only one of the ways in which the
State can prove your guilt of DWI. As such, you can still be convicted
based upon the officer's observations.
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