Should I Refuse to Blow if I am Stopped for a DUI?

Описание: We’ve got a drinking holiday coming up. Arrange for a sober ride home. If you find yourself in a sticky situation where you have had a drink and you’re stopped for a DUI should you refuse to blow?

In Michigan, a preliminary breath test refusal is a fine and nothing more. In most cases, I recommend you refuse the preliminary breath test.

Refusing the PBT doesn’t mean you won’t get arrested, but you could have a stronger defense in court.

If you are arrested, the next test is the implied consent test which will be a blood draw or a more elaborate breath test. Refusing this test is 6 points and you will lose your license for a year. In 99 cases out of 100, if you refuse the implied consent test, an officer will be given a warrant for your blood and they will get the evidence anyway.

Easy way to remember: Preliminary Breath Test is preliminary to your arrest. Implied Consent Test is after the officer tells you that you are arrested (if the cuffs go on you’re under arrest).

This video is for entertainment purposes only, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Always consult your own lawyer before making a legal decision.

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