DUI or Refusing test

[Smooth1]

I was stopped in Ct on Dec 15 and refused both the field tests and breath test,and was charged with Operating under the influence 14-227a Shouldn't it have been for refusing to submit to the tests 14-227b? And if so do I have a defense in court for being arrested on the wrong charge?

 

[lawrat]

I am a law school graduate. What I offer is mere information, not to be construed as forming an attorney client relationship.

Possibly. I say possibly because there might be precedent case law saying the d.a. has leave to amend that citation or something or that police witness to your behavior might be a viable alternative to either test.

 

[TimC]

In some states you lose your license for one year merely for refusing to take the test.