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I believe that in the state of Missouri, you do have the right to refuse a BAC breath test when pulled over, however it will mean an automatic 1 year drivers license suspension. Even if you haven’t been drinking. It’s a case of presumed guilty until proven innocent.

Mark


98 posted on 12/29/2007 8:35:46 PM PST by MarkL
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To: MarkL

presumed guilt? fancy that


108 posted on 12/29/2007 8:40:51 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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“...it will mean an automatic 1 year drivers license suspension.”

I may be wrong but I think this is pretty standard. Here in Washington State it is a 6 mo. suspension. It is not a presumption of guilt, but a requirement of being issued a driver’s license that you will submit to a breath test when asked. Driving is a privilege, not a right.
I do not agree with being physically forced to have blood drawn. That could be extremely dangerous (for cop as well as driver).


151 posted on 12/29/2007 10:36:44 PM PST by beelzepug ("Smith & Wesson - don't leave home without it.")
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