Refuse a breath test in Suffolk County?

By Suffolk County DWI Lawyers

In Suffolk County, New York, the short answer is yes, you can refuse a breath test. But there could be significant consequences for such a refusal, such as a 12-month revocation of your driving privileges, with no opportunity for a conditional license. Suffolk County, New York's "Implied Consent Law" requires drivers to consent to chemical testing if requested by law enforcement. However, you can attend a Refusal Hearing at the Department of Motor Vehicles to challenge the suspension. At the hearing, you can have a Suffolk County DWI attorney represent you and cross-examine witnesses. If you win, your driving privileges will be reinstated, but these hearings are very difficult to prevail.