Refused a Breathalyzer? Get your Driver license back!
Driver license lawyer Aaron J. Boria can help you get your driving privileges restored. Call (734) 453-7806.
If you were arrested for drinking and driving
(OWI/DUI) in Michigan, the law requires you to take a chemical test. This test is most commonly a breath test, but it can also be a blood test, and in rare cases, a urine test. The police officer—not you—chooses which test to administer.
Under Michigan’s Implied Consent Law, if you refuse the chemical test, your driver’s license will be automatically suspended for one full year.
That means:
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No driving to work
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No driving to school
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No driving to court or probation
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No driving for medical care
The law does not offer exceptions—and it does not care how severely this will impact your life.
But there is hope.
Call Michigan criminal defense lawyer Aaron J. Boria today at (734) 453-7806 to fight your Implied Consent suspension and get back on the road.
How to Get Your License Back After Refusing a Breathalyzer
There are two primary ways to restore your driving privileges after a breath test refusal:
1. Challenge the Refusal Itself
We can contest the refusal on the grounds that:
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You did not actually refuse, or
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Your refusal was legally justified under the circumstances
Many drivers are surprised to learn that officers often mishandle the warning process, miscommunicate instructions, or violate procedure. Any of these errors can result in your license being reinstated.
2. File a Hardship License Appeal in Circuit Court
If the refusal suspension stands, you may still qualify for a driver license hardship appeal
which restores limited driving privileges from the circuit court.
What Is a Hardship Driver License in Michigan?
A hardship driver license (also called a restricted license) allows you to drive for essential purposes, including:
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Work and work-related travel
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School and school-related travel
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Court, probation, and testing requirements
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Medical appointments and treatment
A hardship license converts your “hard suspension” into a restricted license, even if your breathalyzer refusal was improper.
Hardship License Requirements
To qualify, you must show:
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This is your first Implied Consent refusal
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You will suffer a significant hardship without a license
Your lawyer must file a petition with the circuit court in the county where the alleged refusal occurred. Supporting documents—such as employment records, class schedules, medical needs, or family responsibilities—are submitted to demonstrate why the court should grant leniency.
Michigan Driver License Lawyer
To date, criminal defense lawyer Aaron J. Boria has successfully obtained a hardship license for every client who qualified. If your license was suspended for refusing a breathalyzer and you need to get back on the road, you already know what to do:
📞 Call Aaron J. Boria at (734) 453-7806.
We fight Implied Consent suspensions across the State of Michigan.
