Answer:
In West Virginia, there is no consequence for refusing a blood test where there is consequence.
In West Virginia, there is no consequence for refusing a blood test where there is consequence. And our laws changed dramatically in July of 2020 where we did away with that secondary DMV court system where we added on the criminal court side a refusal allegation. If the refusal allegation is upheld, then you would be looking at a year’s suspension of your driver’s license or a suspension of your privilege to drive in West Virginia if you’re not licensed in West Virginia.
And the only way to get the restrictive would be then to do the interlock for that 13 and a half month period.