Punishment for Refusal of a Breathalyzer Test | Client Facing Punishment for Refusing a Breathalyzer Test, Custodial Sentence Successfully Avoided

This is the account of a client who sought an attorney, facing punishment for refusal of a breathalyzer test.

The client was on the way to a meeting place, excited at the thought of meeting a partner for a date after work,

when a supervisor from work suddenly called and insisted that the client come to a company dinner.

The client, facing punishment for refusal of a breathalyzer test, had no choice but to give up the date and attend the company dinner.

The client explained that, although they did not want to drink because of medication they were regularly taking, they ended up drinking about two glasses of beer out of deference to the supervisor.

After the company dinner ended, the client wanted to see the partner even briefly, and because the dinner venue and the partner's home were close, the client drove the vehicle.

While driving, the client could not properly keep watch on the road ahead in the rain that had begun to pour, and ultimately struck a guardrail.

Afterward, the police were dispatched to handle the accident and requested a breathalyzer test of the client.

The client, facing punishment for refusal of a breathalyzer test, explained that, fearing that even two glasses of beer might register an alcohol reading, the client committed the offense of refusing the breathalyzer test.

This is the account of a client who sought an attorney, facing punishment for refusal of a breathalyzer test.

Under the Road Traffic Act, a police officer may conduct a breathalyzer test if there are reasonable grounds to find that a person has driven under the influence.

Article 44 of the Road Traffic Act (Prohibition of Driving While Intoxicated)

For the client facing punishment for refusal of a breathalyzer test, the attorney conducted the defense as follows.

After reviewing the attorney's argument, the court issued a suspended sentence to the client, who faced punishment for refusing a breathalyzer test.

The client had driven under the influence and then refused the breathalyzer test, so an actual custodial sentence appeared unavoidable.

With the attorney's assistance, the client was able to avoid an actual custodial sentence and receive a suspended sentence instead.

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