By refusing a breathalyzer, a law enforcement officer has the right to suspend your license. In fact, they can do so straight away. This is because you broke your agreement to the implied consent law. Depending on the laws in your state, you could lose your license for anywhere between 6 months to a year.

Is it better to take a Breathalyzer or refuse?

The bottom line is, refusing to take the sobriety tests is going to cost you more in the long run—larger fines and fees, longer license suspension, and possibly longer jail time if it's not your first offense. 5 If you are stopped, go ahead and take the tests.

Are DUIS easier to fight if you refuse a Breathalyzer?

Most DUI cases which do not have breath or blood test results can be won much easier. Even though a driver has much better chances to beat a DUI or DWI case with no breath test evidence, a person still has to fight to immediately keep a license from getting suspended at the administrative hearing.