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In 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.
by mnm1 7y ago
In 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!)