Desperate Housewives Star Arrested for DUI – Refuses Chemical Blood or Breath Test
Desperate Housewives Star Ricardo Chavira was arrested in Los Angeles early this morning for driving under the influence. After being pulled over for a routine traffic stop, the cops smelled alcohol and initiated a DUI investigation. Chavira reportedly failed his field sobriety tests and then refused to submit to a chemical DUI blood or breath test. As a result, he was held on $25,000 bail.
Generally speaking, when someone is arrested for a “typical” DUI, he/she will be released on his/her own recognizance or “OR” once he/she sobers up. However, there are a variety of aggravated circumstances that would prevent this type of release…and a refusal to submit to a chemical DUI blood or breath test is one of them.
Refusing to submit to a blood or breath test not only triggers bail in California, but it also requires that you (1) serve a mandatory jail sentence if you suffer a conviction for the offense, and (2) lose your driver’s license for at least one-year.
Fortunately, skilled California DUI defense attorneys know the most compelling arguments to persuade prosecutors to “strike” refusal allegations to avoid incarceration. However, unless you win a DMV hearing, the license suspension will most likely remain in effect.
If you were arrested for DUI and the police report that you refused to submit to a DUI blood or breath test, contact a local DUI defense lawyer who can help you fight the charge.
