Charged After Refusing a Chemical Test

If you refused a breath or blood test during a DUI stop in Grosse Ile, you now face both criminal charges and administrative penalties under Michigan's implied consent law. Refusal can lead to an automatic license suspension, even if the underlying DUI charge is never proven. Forrester Law reviews your case to determine whether the officer properly requested the test, whether you were informed of the consequences, and whether the refusal itself was lawful.

Your attorney will examine the circumstances surrounding the stop and the request for testing. This includes whether the officer had probable cause to arrest you, whether the testing request was made according to legal standards, and whether your rights were violated at any point during the process. Many refusal cases involve confusion, miscommunication, or procedural errors that can affect both the criminal case and the DMV hearing.

If you need legal representation after refusing a chemical test in Grosse Ile, contact Forrester Law to discuss your options and next steps.

When you refuse a breath or blood test, the state initiates two separate proceedings: a criminal case based on the DUI charge and an administrative action to suspend your driver's license. Forrester Law represents you in both. In Grosse Ile, your attorney will request documentation from the traffic stop, including audio and video recordings, to verify that the officer followed the correct procedure when requesting the test.

You will receive notice of a refusal hearing, where the state must prove that the officer had probable cause to arrest you and that you were properly informed of the consequences of refusing. If the officer failed to follow the required steps or if your arrest was not supported by probable cause, your attorney can challenge the suspension. Winning this hearing can prevent or reduce the length of your license suspension.

Your attorney will also assess whether your refusal can be used against you in the criminal case and what defenses apply. The refusal itself does not prove guilt, but prosecutors often use it to suggest consciousness of guilt. Forrester Law builds a defense that addresses both the refusal and the underlying DUI allegation.

Refusal cases bring up specific questions about what you are required to do, what the consequences actually are, and how the refusal affects your ability to defend against the DUI charge itself.

Forrester Law has represented clients in Grosse Ile facing both criminal DUI charges and administrative refusal penalties, often resolving issues that others assume are automatic. If you refused testing and need representation, reach out to review your case and start building your defense.