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Refusing a chemical test is often misunderstood. While refusal is allowed, it carries serious consequences that many drivers do not anticipate.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Whether refusal helps or hurts depends on the facts of the stop, the officer’s conduct, and how the case is handled from the beginning.

In high-profile arrests like the recent Houston case, the public often focuses on the individual involved. From a legal perspective, however, the more important takeaway is how elevated BAC levels dramatically increase legal exposure.