In Saskatchewan if you are pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) you have the right to refuse a breathalyzer test or field sobriety test on the roadway. Even if you are not at all intoxicated you may not pass the field sobriety tests. While there is no law mandating that you must submit to a breathalyzer test in Saskatchewan, failure to take the test can haunt you once your case goes to court. Judges and prosecutors may enforce more severe penalties on those who do not take field sobriety tests. If you refuse to take the breathalyzer at the police station you could have your driving privileges suspended for an extended period of time.
If you have been pulled over and charged with a DUI and refused breathalyzer in Saskatchewan please call a Saskatoon DUI Defense Lawyer at R. Kent Haryett & Company at 1-877-816-5132. You can also email a Saskatoon, Saskatchewan DUI Defense Lawyer here.
Refusing a breathalyzer test in Saskatchewan does not automatically mean you are hiding something or are guilty. In order to stop you in the first place the police need a legal reason. This reason can be something such as speeding, swerving or inattentive driving. A skilled Field Sobriety Test Refusal Attorney can build a sound defense in court. Factors that should be taken into consideration should be confirming that the arresting office was qualified to administer the test. Proof of their qualification will be necessary in court.
A DUI conviction can ultimately result in loss of license, costly fines, possible jail time and a blemished record. It can also result in increased insurance premiums and or being dropped by your insurance carrier. Since a DUI conviction can impact your life so many ways it may make sense to consult with a Saskatchewan DUI Lawyer right away. Call the Law Office of R. Kent Haryett & Company at 1-877-816-5132. Or, email a Saskatoon Drunk Driving Defense Law Office here.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Drunk Driving Defense Lawyers at R. Kent Haryett & Company serve those accused of DUI, and other crimes throughout all of Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Estevan, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Swift Current, Lloydminster, Humboldt, Martensville, Meadow Lake, Melfort, Melville, Weyburn, And Yorkton Saskatchewan.
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