Let's be clear here - what you're referring to is some states will suspend your DL for a year if you refuse all types testing. This includes the array of FST's

Let's be clear here - what you're referring to is some states will suspend your DL for a year if you refuse all types testing. This includes the array of FST's (field sobriety tests), blood, urine, chemical or breathe. This is not an admission of guilt, but in most states, a violation of your driving contract you signed when you were given your license. Also, you can refuse an FST, then tell the police you refuse the rest of the tests until your lawyer is present. At that time, they arrest and book you and you can call an attorney to come and bail you out. By that time, your attorney will likely advise you to take one of the three tests since its been long enough and you're probably back under the legal limit. It's a good strategy to delay taking of the tests. This way, in court, your attorney can argue you didn't refuse to take the test, and simply invoked your constitutional right until your lawyer was present to make sure everything was legal.