{"id":3053,"date":"2026-04-19T05:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T09:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delsignoredefense.com\/blog\/?p=3053"},"modified":"2026-04-16T12:31:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:31:17","slug":"first-offense-oui-in-massachusetts-should-you-take-the-breath-test-or-refuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delsignoredefense.com\/blog\/first-offense-oui-in-massachusetts-should-you-take-the-breath-test-or-refuse\/","title":{"rendered":"First Offense OUI in Massachusetts: Should You Take the Breath Test or Refuse?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"3982\">Massachusetts OUI Lawyer Michael DelSignore is frequently asked what the best decision is to take or refuse the breath test. \u00a0While the general correct answer is to refuse, there are implication to refusing a breath test that must be understood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"3982\">Should you take the breath test: \u00a0This is one of the most difficult decisions people face in an OUI case\u2014and it often has to be made in a matter of seconds. \u00a0The answer really depends on is the case still winnable even without a breath test and can you get a ride to work while Attorney DelSignore fights your case; if you cannot manage without driving, refusing may not be the best decision for you. \u00a0The decision whether to take or refuse a breath test is made quickly; you did not expect to be arrested.<\/p>\n<p>You are pulled over.<br data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4007\" \/>You are placed under arrest.<br data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4038\" \/>The officer asks you to take a breath test.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delsignoredefense.com\/blog\/first-offense-oui-in-massachusetts-should-you-take-the-breath-test-or-refuse\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading First Offense OUI in Massachusetts: Should You Take the Breath Test or Refuse?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Massachusetts OUI Lawyer Michael DelSignore is frequently asked what the best decision is to take or refuse the breath test. \u00a0While the general correct answer is to refuse, there are implication to refusing a breath test that must be understood. 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