Can refusing a breath test hurt my Alabama DUI case?
Short Answer: Yes.
Explanation: Breath-test refusal can create license and evidentiary consequences. Alabama DUI cases often involve both the criminal charge and administrative license issues. The exact consequences depend on the facts, prior history, and whether the test was lawfully requested. So an Alabama resident can be found NOT GUILTY of the DUI charge, but lose his/her Alabama license because of failure to blow on the breath test.
