What is the difference between a failure to produce a measurable breath sample and later refusal to submit to a blood test?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Pekin v. Valverde, B247358 (Cal. App. 2014):

chemical test; it was her refusal to then submit to the blood test -- about which there is no dispute -- that triggered the notice of suspension. (See Fitzpatrick v. Department of Motor Vehicles (1993) 13 Cal.App.4th 1771, 1775 [failure to comply with implied consent law resulted not from failure to produce measurable breath sample but later refusal to submit to blood test].) As a matter of law, the weight of the evidence does not support a finding contrary to that of the administrative hearing officer.

The judgment is reversed. Appellant to recover costs on appeal.

Other Questions


What is the difference between breath tests taken at the scene of a motor vehicle accident and breath tests at the police station about an hour after the accident? (California, United States of America)
Does the implied consent of a driver who refuses to submit to a blood draw have any effect on the penalty for refusal? (California, United States of America)
Does refusing to submit to a blood test violate appellant's privilege against self-incrimination? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for appeal from a judgment of failure to provide reasonable accommodation and failure to engage in the interactive process? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for obtaining a warrant to draw a blood sample from a driver who is lawfully arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol? (California, United States of America)
Does a claim of failure to memory constitute evidence that there was a refusal to take a test? (California, United States of America)
Does a police lab's failure to preserve a patient's blood sample violate title 17 regulations? (California, United States of America)
What is the legal test for striking testimony from a witness who refuses to submit to cross-examination? (California, United States of America)
How have courts interpreted the implied consent of a driver who refuses to take a blood test? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for drawing an inference from a failure to produce evidence? (California, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.