The term "implied consent" means, in short, that you have implicitly agreed to submit to a blood, urine, or breath test for alcohol or drugs "in return for the privilege of using the public highways." State v. Hitchens, 294 N.W.2d 686, 687 (Iowa 1980) And it allows the State to request the test without obtaining a warrant. When a person fails or refuses that test, Iowa can take a person's license (or non-resident operating privileges) away for a period of time, even if the person has not been convicted in court.
There are, however, a number of requirements which must be met before an officer can invoke Iowa's OWI/DUI Implied Consent Law. Our attorneys can help you determine whether the officer your case met the statutory criteria for invoking the implied consent procedure. If your license has been revoked under Iowa's OWI/DUI implied consent law, call us today at the number below or email us now and schedule a free initial consultation.
Additional information regarding Iowa's "implied consent" procedure can be found at the Iowa Legislative Services Agency' s Legislative Guide to Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Law in Iowa and the Iowa Department of Transportation's Iowa's OWI Law Page.
