A law enforcement officer can request that a person submit to a chemical testing under the implied consent laws. A person who refuses “the chemical test,” such a breathalyzer or breathalyzer, will lose their license for at most 90 days. This suspension would apply in addition to any suspension or penalty for driving while impaired. Snowden, an attorney, said that he failed the field sobriety exam because of his bad knees. He also refused to submit to the chemical test as he heard lawyers saying it was better not to. Snowden claimed he wasn’t intoxicated, but was using his phone to communicate with his family when he collided in Meridian. Representative Philip Gunn (R-Clinton) introduced legislation in 2013 that allowed DUI convictions to have an ignition-interlock device placed in their vehicle. This would allow them to keep their license suspended for a set period of time. Before the device could turn on, the driver would need to breathalyze. To conform to the new ignition-interlock regulations, the bill made some changes to the state’s implied consent laws. Gunn introduced the legislation with Snowden as one of many House members. When Meg Annison was asked if Gunn had any comments about Snowden’s arrest she said that the speaker was out of country but that “we don’t have any details at this time, other than what is being read and heard.” Snowden, who holds No. The House’s No. 2 position, Snowden did not respond to Friday’s inquiries. Snowden’s Senate counterpart, Terry Burton (R-Newton), was not found guilty in 2016 of a DUI offense in Scott County. According to Snowden, he claimed that he had taken cough syrup right after a car accident which resulted in a false positive on his breathalyzer. State Sen. John Horhn (D-Jackson) pleaded not guilty to a DUI offense in 2014. A no contest plea means that the accused doesn’t admit guilt, but accepts the punishment and does not go to trial. Legislators can participate in social events, often hosted by lobbyists, where alcohol, beer, and wine are available. Rep. Steve Holland (D-Plantersville), said that he was more exposed to social largesse than the average person. He also said that he didn’t know anything about the Snowden case. This is not an excuse. It’s a fact. Some people are more tolerant than others.” Senator David Jordan, D.Greenwood, stated that “we do get invitations for a lot, especially during the session.” “You are placed in situations where you need to be careful.”_x000D