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title: "Can I be convicted of DUI even if I refused the chemical test?"
description: "Yes. Refusing the chemical test does not prevent a DUI prosecution. The state proceeds based on observed driving behavior, dash cam and body cam evidence, field sobriety test performance, and officer..."
url: https://riduilaws.com/faq-items/can-i-be-convicted-of-dui-even-if-i-refused-the-chemical-test/
date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
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# Can I be convicted of DUI even if I refused the chemical test?

Yes. Refusing the chemical test does not prevent a DUI prosecution. The state proceeds based on observed driving behavior, dash cam and body cam evidence, field sobriety test performance, and officer testimony. In some cases, the absence of breath evidence makes the DUI harder to prove - but the refusal penalty applies regardless of whether you're convicted of DUI.

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