DUI Laws, DUI Penalties, and DUI Defense Implied Consent Copyright 2010 All rights reserved http://www.duilawsintennessee.com Don’t let the terminology fool you. This is where the state has the right to charge you for a DUI becuase you refused to submit to a blood alcohol test.  In effect, you have already plead guilty if you refused to take this test.  If this is your first offense, you will be charged the same as a first time offender.  If this is your second offense, you will be charged as a second time offender... you get the picture. Refusing to take the blood alcohol test often results in more serious consequences than if you simply let the police do their job. You will need a specialized attorney to represent you in court for this violation. If you go to court without a good attorney, you more than likely will get the maximum fine and jail time allowed by the law.