Atlanta DUI Attorney

Consequences for Breathalyzer Refusal

Refusing to take a Breathalyzer test can have many repercussions and if you or a loved one has been charged arrested for DUI, but refused to take a Breathalyzer test, you will need to hire an attorney from our law firm as soon as possible. When a person refuses to take a Breathalyzer test, the courts will assume that they are guilty of drunk driving, and it will take a very skilled and knowledgeable lawyer to fight this presumption. At the law firm of Ross & Pines, our lawyers have over 50 years of combined experience handling criminal offenses, including DUI, and they will know what to do to help your case.  Even if you refused a Breathalyzer test, there may still be ways of proving that you weren’t guilty of DUI, and the more time your attorney has to work on this, the better off you will be.

In the state of Georgia, individuals who refuse to take Breathalyzer tests will run a risk of having their driver’s licenses suspended for one to five years. The attempt to take away a person’s driving privileges will occur before the criminal proceeding, and in most cases will be automatically entered unless an appeal letter is filed within 10 business days of the date of arrest. Filing an appeal will permit a postponement and may even prevent suspension altogether, that is until the verdict of the trial. At the least, a "stay" of any proposed suspension will not occur until you have had a chance to have a hearing with a judge.

Have You Refused a Breathalyzer Test?

When you hire an attorney from our firm to handle your case, it will help to minimize the consequences of breathalyzer refusal. Your Atlanta DUI lawyer will have to work very hard to fight the prosecution’s argument that because you refused to take a breathalyzer test, you must be guilty of drunk driving. Through hard work and scrupulous preparation, your attorney may be able to have your charges reduced or dismissed.    

If you refused to take a Breathalyzer test, contact an Atlanta DUI Attorney at Ross & Pines, LLC for help!