Can You Refuse For DUI Chemical Test?
Reader’s Question:
My father has a federal DUI case here Maryland and he refused the chemical test when he was arrested. Is it true that she is facing additional consequences because of his chemical test refusal?
Vern
Gaithersburg, MD
Yes, it’s true, since your father refused to chemical testing on his federal DUI case in Gaithersburg, Maryland, he may face additional consequences. Motorists on federally owned land are subject to federal implied consent law which means that anyone on suspicion for DUI should submit to a breath, blood or urine test to determine the blood alcohol content (BAC).
Refusing to submit to a chemical test is a misdemeanor under the Code of Federal Regulations and it carries a penalty of up to six months in federal prison, a fine or both. The motorist could be denied driving privileges on federal lands for one year, starting on the date of the DUI arrest. Federal DUI case is a serious charge that could result in paying fines, serving time in jail, or both so it is very important for your father to have a lawyer who is experienced in handling DUI charges. A criminal defense lawyer who has knowledge about federal DUI defense would fight hard to minimize or even eliminate the consequences of a DUI arrest on federal land.
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