What might happen if you refuse a breathalyzer test in Minnesota?

Refusing a breathalyzer test in Minnesota can lead to significant consequences, primarily involving the revocation of your driver's license. Under Minnesota's implied consent law, by operating a vehicle, you automatically agree to submit to chemical testing when requested by law enforcement during a DWI investigation. If you refuse the breath test, law enforcement is authorized to impose an automatic revocation of your driving privileges. This means you will lose your license for a period of time, which can vary based on previous offenses and other circumstances surrounding the refusal.

The other options suggest outcomes that are not aligned with Minnesota law. A warning is not typically issued for refusal; immediate release does not occur since refusal prompts further legal consequences; and there are indeed serious repercussions for refusing a breathalyzer, so stating there are no consequences is inaccurate. Thus, the correct understanding is that refusal leads to the revocation of driving privileges, as enshrined in the state's DWI laws.