What happens if you refuse a DUI breath test? Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar might have an answer for you, after he refused to take a breath test during a recent traffic stop.
Kosar was pulled over last month for suspicion of OVI – operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Ohio’s version of a DUI. But when asked to take a breath test, he refused, saying that he’d always been advised never to take one, Cleveland.com reports.
When you refuse a DUI breath test like Kosar did, what happens next? While DUI laws vary by state, here are some possible outcomes:
Remember, even if you end up submitting to a breath, blood, or urine test, it’s not the end of the world. There may be other ways to fight your charges, which an experienced DUI lawyer will be able to explain.
Related Resources:
- State-by-State DUI Penalties (FindLaw)
- Speak With a Cleveland DUI Lawyer Now (Cleveland DUI Lawyers)
- 3 Ways to Challenge a DUI Blood Test (FindLaw’s Blotter)
- Drunk Driving Cases Challenged by Flawed Breath Tests (FindLaw’s Blotter)
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