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
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