Refused a Breath Test – Can I get a License?
Michigan Breath Test Refusal Lawyer | Get a Restricted License After a DUI Arrest
If you were arrested for drinking and driving in Michigan and refused to take a breathalyzer or blood test, you are likely now facing an automatic driver’s license suspension under Michigan’s implied consent law.
This is one of the most stressful parts of a DUI case—many people suddenly lose their ability to drive to work, take care of family, or maintain employment.
The good news is that you may still be eligible for a restricted license or hardship driving privileges.
Attorney Aaron J. Boria of Boria Law helps drivers across Michigan fight license suspensions and work toward getting back on the road.
Call (734) 453-7806 today for a free consultation.
What Happens If You Refuse a Breathalyzer or Blood Test in Michigan?
If you are arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in Michigan and refuse a chemical test (breath or blood), the Secretary of State will automatically impose penalties under the implied consent law.
These penalties is a one-year driver’s license suspension (first refusal). This means no driving and no exceptions.
A second Implied Consent refusal results in an even longer suspensions.
This suspension will often happen before your criminal case is resolved and is controlled by the Secretary of State, not the district court.
Can You Get a Restricted License After Refusing a Breath Test in Michigan?
In many cases, yes—but it depends on your specific situation.
A restricted license (hardship license) may allow you to drive for limited purposes such as:
- Work or employment
- School or education
- Medical appointments
- Court-ordered obligations
However, getting one is not automatic. You must typically go through a legal process through the county circuit court.
An experienced Michigan driver’s license restoration lawyer can significantly improve your chances of success.
Example Case: Fighting a License Suspension After a Breath Test Refusal
In a recent case handled by Boria Law, our client was arrested after a late-night incident in downtown Plymouth following time spent at Sean O’Callaghan’s Irish Pub.
After the arrest, she refused a breath test. Law enforcement obtained a warrant for a blood draw, which later showed a blood alcohol level of 0.186. She was charged with Michigan’s “super drunk” OWI offense.
At the time, she had just started a new job with a major accounting firm. Losing her license meant she risked losing her employment entirely.
Attorney Aaron J. Boria worked to address both the criminal and driver’s license issues, helping her regain the ability to drive and keep her job.
Michigan Driver’s License Restoration Lawyer for Breath Test Refusals
If your license has been suspended after refusing a breath or blood test in Michigan, you need to act quickly.
Attorney Aaron J. Boria focuses on:
- Michigan implied consent refusals
- OWI / DUI defense
- Driver’s license restoration hearings
- Hardship and restricted license appeals
Every case is different, and success depends on factors such as prior record, refusal circumstances, and compliance history. What matters most is building the strongest possible legal case for driving relief.
Why Hire Boria Law?
Driver’s license restoration is not something you want to leave to chance or a general practice attorney. These cases require focused experience with Michigan Secretary of State hearings and DUI-related suspensions.
Boria Law is dedicated to helping people:
- Fight driver’s license suspensions
- Restore driving privileges
- Navigate DUI and implied consent cases
- Get back to work and daily life
Call for a Free Consultation
If your license was suspended after refusing a breathalyzer or blood test in Michigan, you may still have options.
Don’t take a risk with some lawyer that dabbles in drivers license restoration and criminal defense. Hire Michigan’s premier driver license lawyer, Aaron J. Boria. All he does is criminal defense and getting people back on their feet from criminal offenses.
Call Michigan driver’s license lawyer Aaron J. Boria of Boria Law today:
📞 (734) 453-7806
Free consultation available
