What side effects of alcohol use can have a negative impact on your driving abilities?

Alcohol can affect your driving by causing:

drowsiness.
impaired vision.
reduced reaction times.
reduced concentration and vigilance.
feeling more relaxed and drowsy, which may cause you to fall asleep at the wheel.
difficulty in understanding sensory information.

What happens to your license if you refuse a breath test?

If you plead guilty, receive a CWOF or are found guilty at trial, and you are under 21, your license will be suspended for 210 days for that finding. This 210 day suspension begins after all other suspensions (30 days for breath test failure OR 3 years for breath test refusal,…

Can a driver refuse to take a BAC test?

So, a BAC test isn’t absolutely necessary for a DUI conviction. Drivers who unlawfully refuse to take the test face serious consequences—normally, worse than if you were just found guilty of driving under the influence.

Can a DUI be proved after a blood test?

However, even if you took the test after that time, you could still be found guilty of a DUI. To prove a DUI, the prosecution can either prove a BAC of .08% or more (less for underage drivers) or actually driver impairment.

What does implied consent mean for DUII in Oregon?

Oregon drivers are bound by the implied consent law. Implied consent means that by driving a motor vehicle in Oregon, you have implied that you will consent to a breath, blood, or urine test if a police officer asks you to take a test. This request usually happens after you have been arrested for DUII.

What happens if you refuse to take a breath test?

Depending on the circumstances, a refusal can lead to license suspension, jail time, fines, and having to install an ignition interlock device (IID). Additionally, if your case goes to trial, the prosecution can typically use your refusal against you—arguing that you knew you were intoxicated and that’s why you refused to take the test.

What happens if you refuse a DUI test?

A good DUI lawyer will work to see if the refusal can be challenged. The most common reason for this is when the police don’t inform you of the consequences of refusal. They are required to inform you when they instruct you to take the test. If they didn’t, the refusal won’t hold up.