Do the same penalties for DWI apply to Refusing to take a breath test?
They are similar. You will be fined between $250 and $500 for any offense. A first offense carries a six months license suspension. A second offense carries a two year suspension. A third offense carries a ten year suspension. Convictions for similar offenses in other jurisdictions count as prior offenses. • What if I am convicted of both DWI and Refusing to take the test? You will be sentenced for both violations, and your suspensions and potential jail time will be consecutive. In other words, your penalties will essentially double. In many situations, an experienced attorney can prevent this from happening. • What happens if I am convicted of DWI while driving within 1,000 feet of school property, including a school crossing zone? For a first offense, you will be fined from $500 to $800. You will be sentenced to jail for up to 60 days. Your driver’s license will be suspended for a period of one to two years. For a second offense, you will be fined $1,000 to $2000. You must perform c
