My Advice for New Year’s Eve: Don’t Refuse the Breathalyzer

As a lawyer, I will give you one piece of advice that might save you from arrest: Never argue with the police during a breathalyzer test.

Under Sections 203 and 204 of the MV Act, refusing to give a breath sample gives the police the power to arrest you without a warrant. It turns a manageable situation into a disaster.

Is Bail Possible?

Yes, drunk driving is a bailable offense. If you are detained, you have the right to claim bail from the police station itself by providing a surety.

Watch my short guide on how to handle a police encounter safely.

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