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Ive always been curious and it seems like nobody really answers the question, perhaps because the act of driving drunk is so faux pas: If you know that you are
by ds 7y ago
Ive always been curious and it seems like nobody really answers the question, perhaps because the act of driving drunk is so faux pas:
If you know that you are drunk and you are pulled over, is it better to refuse the breath test or not?
The only advice I have ever heard which made sense didnt answer that question but suggested you stall as long as possible so that the maximum amount of time would go by before you take the 'official' test at the police station, which should in theory result in a lower blood alcohol percent.
- mnm1 7y agoIn all states I'm familiar with it's better to fail the test rather than decline as the penalties for declining are much harsher, often twice as harsh.
- pnw_hazor 7y agoGood advice unless a conviction will ruin your life. For some people, a criminal conviction may be a far worse result than having an administrative 12-month driver's license suspension. I recall hearing about a local sheriff/police-chief refusing to do a BAC test after an arrest for DUI. It resulted in an acquittal for lack of evidence.
- Scoundreller 7y agoRefusing a breath test may be a criminal conviction itself. At least it is across Canada.
- javagram 7y agoIt varies state-by-state in the USA whether that’s the case, there’s a patchwork of state laws and one’s best bet is to consult an attorney familiar with your state here. (Please don’t drive drunk so you don’t have to make this decision!)