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Originally Posted by Tobra
"I am not refusing the breathalyzer/field sobriety test etc. Before I consent to this I wish to speak to my attorney."
If you refuse, you can lose your license for a year, depending on the local laws.
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They are different things. The breathalyser/urine/blood test consent is implied and failure to comply may result in license suspension/revocation.
This is NOT the case with a field sobriety test. Those are ALWAYS voluntary. Interpretation is entirely subjective. You may not be compelled to perform a roadside sobriety test under any circumstances. I'm 100% certain on this.
I was asked to perform a roadside sobriety test once by a young, inexperienced officer. I had not been drinking at all. BAC would have been 0.00%. The officer thought my cooperation was compulsory. I politely refused and demanded to speak with his watch commander. The young officer learned a valuable lesson that day.