Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

drug test

If i refused to take a drug test when arrested can i be convicted of under the influence


Asked on 12/29/07, 11:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: drug test

If you are talking about a driving under the influence situation, yes, you can be charged with a DUI if you refuse to take a blood or urine test if the cops have suspicion you have been driving under influence of drugs. Refusal has even more serious consequences in that you are risking losing your driver license for 1 year upon first conviction or first suspension by the DMV.

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Answered on 12/30/07, 2:38 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: drug test

Yes, if the evidence supports such a conviction. The prosecutor may be able to prove you were under the influence by other means, such your behavior at the time and evidence that you used a drug beforehand.

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Answered on 12/29/07, 11:47 pm


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