Category: Implied Consent
Can I say no to a chemical test?
A police stop is a stressful event, even more so when an officer asks for a chemical test. This request can be nerve-wracking and confusing for the driver because they have the choice to refuse to take the test—however, refusal of a chemical test results in a license suspension. Additionally, refusing to take a chemical
Determination of Implied Consent Violation Permissible on Remand
Tennessee’s implied consent law requires drivers to consent to a blood test to determine alcoholic content of the blood if requested to do so by a police officer who has reasonable grounds to believe the person was driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Unless the person’s driver’s license is already revoked for a DUI conviction