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Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test During a DUI or DWI Arrest in New York? - Rachel Kugel
From The Kugel Law Firm - Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test During a DUI or DWI Arrest in New York? explains what happens when a driver in Manhattan or anywhere in New York refuses a chemical test under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) § 1194. Updated Feb 2026, this guide breaks down the immediate license suspension at arraignment, the role of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the civil penalties that apply even if you are never convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). The article walks through implied consent, the two-hour rule, and how refusal can trigger separate…
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