What Happens if You Refuse to Take a Blood Test?

Every Michigan driver’s license holder “impliedly consents” to have his/her breath, blood or urine tested upon reasonable request of a peace officer during an OWI investigation.  If you refuse a police officer’s request for an official chemical test, your license may be automatically suspended for one year.  This is called an “Implied Consent Refusal,” and your prompt response to this allegation is crucial. We strongly suggest you call us immediately after a refusal allegation so that you don’t miss important deadlines.  

It’s important to note that police officers must have reasonable grounds to request the chemical test, and that they must also follow regulations on how and what they advise the driver about a potential refusal. It’s also important to note that there are some reasonable and acceptable grounds for refusing these tests. Not all refusals are guaranteed to be violations of the Implied Consent law, and the actions of the police officer

Learn more about refusals after a drunk driving arrest in Michigan here.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a refusal in a drunk driving arrest  in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, contact Dan Geherin, criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor today to answer your legal questions.  (734) 263-2780

Why is it so Important to Have an Attorney Who Practices in Washtenaw County?

Because every person charged with a criminal defense is in a major personal crisis. They’re often facing loss of their jobs, their family, their freedom and their reputation.  Choosing the right attorney to protect your interests often means the difference between preserving those rights and losing them outright. The right attorney is most often one who specializes in the clients’ particular issue, and has a long, successful and verifiable track record of success in that area.

Learn more about how you can find the best criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor here.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, contact Dan Geherin, criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor today to answer your legal questions.  (734) 263-2780

What Happens if You Refuse to Take a Preliminary Breath Test?

At the roadside, police will often ask a driver to take a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT), a handheld breath test which is largely inadmissible in court.  A driver has the absolute right to refuse a PBT, and the police cannot (and will not) administer a PBT without consent.  Failure to take a PBT is a civil infraction, not a criminal offense or administrative violation, and will result only in a fine.  It will not result in a suspension to a person’s driver’s license.  If a person refuses a PBT, the police must make their determination to arrest based on all other observations.  However, if you takes a PBT and blows over the legal limit, that result ALONE can justify your arrest.  

Learn more about refusals after a drunk driving arrest in Michigan here.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a refusal in a drunk driving arrest  in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, contact Dan Geherin, criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor today to answer your legal questions.  (734) 263-2780

Meet Geherin Law Group!

With over 60 years of combined trial experience our criminal defense attorneys in Ann Arbor bring to the table the tools to fight and defend your rights.

Daniel Geherin is a board-certified trial attorney, and he has been practicing law for over 20 years. He has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell as AV-Preeminent, the highest peer ranking available for legal ethics/ability; has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America ; has been named by Super Lawyers Magazine in the field of Michigan Criminal Defense; has been recognized as a "Top Lawyer" by Detroit Business ("DB"Detroit) Magazine; and has been scored 10/10 "superb" by AVVO.com.

At Geherin Law Group, we specialize in criminal defense in and around Ann Arbor, and would be happy to your legal questions. If you’re looking for the best attorney to win your case, find the best criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor here.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, contact Dan Geherin, criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor today to answer your legal questions.  (734) 263-2780