By having a driver's license and driving a vehicle you are required to submit to a chemical test when suspected of a DUI. This is called an "implied consent" law. If you refuse to take a chemical test when suspected of a DUI there are penalties, including the loss of your driver's license for up to 1 year. The punishment for refusing to take a chemical test are often much harsher than if you were to take and fail a chemical test during your DUI arrest. In addition, if you refuse to take a chemical test and are still convicted of a DUI, your punishment will more than likely be more severe than if you had consented to the chemical test.
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