Will My Driver’s License Be Suspended if I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test?

In short, when you refuse to take a breathalyzer test after you have been pulled over on the suspicion of driving while intoxicated, your license may be suspended for 180 days or if you take the breathalyzer test and fail, your license will be suspended for 90 days (if you have no prior DWI suspensions). If there has been a prior license suspension, the suspension period increases to 2 years for refusal and 1 year upon failure of a test.

The only way to get your license back is to prove that you were not intoxicated. This will likely also acquit you of your DWI charges. If you cannot prove your innocence, then you may have options to obtain an Occupational License, which allows you to drive to work and back.

If you are facing DWI charges, contact the San Antonio DWI defense lawyers of the Law Offices of Chris S. Barnett today at 210-587-6464 to learn more about your legal rights and options.