10/03/2026
Myth: no breath test means no evidence.
Fact: refusing a chemical test after a DUI arrest triggers penalties under California’s implied consent law. Those are separate from, and on top of, anything in the criminal case.
A refusal also adds a fourth issue the DMV has to prove at your hearing.
There are real reasons a person might refuse. Just know what comes with it.
Share this with someone who drives.