Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
The Truth About Implied Consent and Your License
Many drivers in Chicago believe that refusing a breath or blood test during a DUI arrest gives them an edge. Some think no test equals no case. But under Illinois law, the decision to refuse chemical testing has serious and automatic consequences—even if you’re never convicted of DUI. That’s because of a rule called implied consent, and if you drive on Illinois roads, it applies to you whether you realize it or not.
At The Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, we’ve defended countless clients who made the decision to refuse testing and were shocked by what happened next. Their licenses were suspended, their jobs were at risk, and they were fighting not one—but two—legal battles at once.
