What Happens If You Refuse A Breathalyzer In Michigan?
Blue lights in the mirror. Rain on the windshield. The officer walks up, asks where you’re coming from, then asks if you’ve had anything to drink. A few minutes later you hear the word “breathalyzer,” and that’s where many drivers get into trouble. They think it’s one decision. It isn’t. In Michigan, “breathalyzer” usually means […]
What Happens If You Refuse A Breathalyzer In Michigan?
Refusing the big breathalyzer test at the station after a Michigan OWI arrest isn’t just a minor hiccup—it triggers its own set of immediate and harsh penalties. For a first-time refusal, you’re looking at an automatic one-year hard suspension of your driver’s license. No hardship. No restricted license. On top of that, six points get […]