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<h1 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Should You Refuse To Take A Breathalyzer In NJ?</strong></span></h1>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Many people have asked me whether or not they should have taken or refused to submit to a breathalyzer test.&nbsp;&nbsp;Some people are under the impression that if you refuse the test then you cannot be charged with DWI/DUI.&nbsp; That is not the case.&nbsp; If you refuse to take a breathalyzer you can still be charged with DWI/DUI.&nbsp; There are field sobriety tests that will be done, which will be video taped.&nbsp; There are a host of factors that the officer will use to determine whether or not someone is intoxicated.&nbsp; The problem with refusal is that there is additional loss of license and fines.&nbsp; First offense 7 months to 1 year loss of license and fine of $300 to $500; Second offense 2 years <span style="font-size: 12pt;">loss of license and fine of $500 to $1,000</span>; and Third offense 10 years <span style="font-size: 12pt;">loss of license and fine of $1,000</span>.&nbsp; If within 1000 feet of a school zone, duration of loss of license and fines are doubled.&nbsp; So, it's a decision that everyone must make on their own, but keep in mind there is&nbsp;additional loss of license and fines.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #3366ff;"><a href="nj-statutes/7-nj-dwi-dui-law" style="color: #3366ff;">(See full NJ DWI Statute)</a></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please call us for an appointment if you would like to discuss your case.</span></p>
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