Implied Consent and Blood vs. Breath Tests in TN
What is Implied Consent and how do you violate it? The law, T.C. A. Code 55-10-401/406, says that if you operate a motor vehicle in Tennessee you have implicitly agreed to have your blood alcohol level tested. Violating the Implied Consent law is a civil, not a criminal offense (whereas a DUI charge is a criminal offense). [...]