Olathe Kansas City Breathalyzer Lawyer
Did You Refuse to Take the Breathalyzer Test?
By having a Kansas driver's license, you have automatically consented to have a breath or other sobriety test administered if you are pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving. This is called "implied consent", and if you have a driver's license, this law applies to you.
However, many drivers who have gotten pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) have refused a breathalyzer test. By doing so, they have put themselves at risk for automatic license suspension and other penalties. If you have been pulled over by law enforcement and have refused a breathalyzer test, contact me, attorney Jackie Rokusek for a free consultation. I will work hard to help you protect your driving privileges and your freedom.
If You Refused the Breathalyzer...
If you were pulled over on suspicion of DUI or DWI and you refused the breathalyzer test, other evidence may be used against you. This may include additional evidence gathered by law enforcement, which may include:
- Behavior when pulled over (law enforcement looks for slurred speech, problems with balance and other signs of impairment)
- Erratic driving behavior, such as weaving between lanes and moving violations
- Smell of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and other signs of intoxication
- Performance on field sobriety tests, such as the horizontal gaze Nystagmus test.
If you refused the breathalyzer and the other evidence didn't show that you were intoxicated, it is likely that you can avoid drunk driving consequences with the help of an experienced DUI defense attorney.
However, if additional evidence was gathered during the pull-over and it shows questionable behavior, the need for aggressive defense is much higher. The driver can actually be charged with refusing to take a breathalyzer, and a host of penalties may result, including mandatory suspension of his or her driver's license.
Should I Take the Breathalyzer?
There is no one single correct answer to this question. Whether or not an individual should take a Breathalyzer test depends upon a variety of considerations.
With the help of an experienced attorney, it is possible to win a drunk driving case. Many things must be proven in order to convict an individual of DUI. I am familiar with the various tactics used by prosecutors, and aggressively defend my clients to counter their strategies. I have over 18 years of experience defending individuals charged with DUI or an implied consent violation. I am ready to help you beat obtain the best results possible if you have been charged with refusing the breathalyzer or DUI.
Contact Us
To schedule a free consultation at my Olathe, Kansas law office, call me at 1-866-414-7590 or contact me online.
The Rokusek Law Office serves clients in the cities Olathe, Kansas City, Shawnee, Mission, Overland Park, Lenexa, Ottawa, Paola, Lawrence, Topeka, and Wichita, Kansas. Also serving the counties of Johnson County, Wyandotte County, Leavenworth County, Douglas County, Franklin County, and Shawnee County.
