When a person has been stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, they will be asked to submit to a blood alcohol test. Two tests will be administered. One is at the scene of the stop and the other will be at the station. The…
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Insufficient Blood Alcohol Test Samples in a Los Angeles DUI Case
When a person is stopped on suspicion for driving under the influence, they will be asked to take a blood alcohol test. When a person is issued a driver’s license in California, they give their implied consent to submit to a blood alcohol test when asked to do so by…
How Does a Refusal Affect my San Diego DUI Case During Trial?
Many of our clients believe that because they have refused to take a Blood Alcohol Test during the time of their DUI arrest, there will not be enough evidence to find them guilty of a DUI. This, however, is not true. A person may be found guilty of a DUI…
What Happens at a Los Angeles DMV Hearing When There is a Refusal?
During a Los Angeles DMV hearing, the burden is on the driver to prove that they were not intoxicated while driving at the time of the arrest. If an attorney has been hired on the case, then it is the job of the attorney to present a case that demonstrates…
How Can Someone Be Found Guilty of a Los Angeles DUI if There is no Blood or Breath Test?
Contrary to what some people may think, a DUI case against a person is not dismissed based simply on the fact that there is no blood alcohol content (BAC) reading. Many people think that if they refuse to take a BAC test, then there is no evidence or proof against…
What are the Consequences When an Admonishment of Rights has not been Read for a Refusal in a Southern California DUI Case?
During a routine DUI stop in Southern California, the officers will ask the driver to submit themselves for a field sobriety test. This is usually a breathalyzer test administered at the site of the stop and gives officers a preliminary idea regarding the person’s blood alcohol content (BAC). This BAC…
Refusal to Take a BAC Test Due to Inability in a San Diego DUI Case
If a person is charged with a DUI, and they refused to take a breath or blood test at the time of the arrest, they may face additional consequences if convicted. When a driver is issued a California license, they give implied consent to submit for a blood alcohol test…
What are the Potential Consequences for Refusing to take a Blood Alcohol Test During a Los Angeles DUI Stop?
When a person is stopped and asked to take a Blood Alcohol Test, a refusal to do so, may lead to serious consequences. When a person is granted the privileges of driving in California, along with the obligations and duties is implied consent to cooperate if a driver is questioned…