Supreme Court Won't Hear Dispute Over DUI Blood Tests
Supreme Court Won't Hear Dispute Over DUI Blood Tests
The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from Colorado officials who want to make it easier for authorities to take blood samples from suspected drunk drivers without their permission or a warrant.
The justices on Monday let stand a state supreme court ruling that excluded evidence of a Colorado man's blood test that showed his blood-alcohol level at the time of a traffic accident was nearly three times the legal limit.
Colorado had argued that police should be allowed to order blood samples when there is not enough time to get a warrant before blood alcohol levels decrease.
In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that authorities must consider several factors and be able to justify why they did not obtain a warrant before drawing blood.
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In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that authorities must consider several factors and be able to justify why they did not obtain a warrant before drawing blood.
A lot of people know that if they refuse a breathalyzer test and have to wait for the officer to get a warrant, their blood level could decrease into a more normal level, unless they are just totally pickled. Years ago, my oldest daughter got a DUI 3 doors down from her house..she took a breathalyzer. Her friends told he to NEVER take a breathalyzer! Well, she lost her license for a couple of months and couldn't drive anywhere except to work and back...PERIOD!! Needless to say, she has never driven drunk again..
Raven Wing
I agree with your proposal.
Ohio has an implied consent law --
Implied Consent
Dam good law and I live in Ohio.
Well, she did run into a telephone...(3 houses away from her house) But, not much damage to her car, as she was driving slowly. Oh, she got to spend a couple of hours behind bars.....I think that taught her a valuable lesson. Live and learn!
(I meant to say telephone pole) Yes, it's a very good lesson she learned and learned it well.
I think WA has a version of the 'implied consent' law too. Congrats to your daughter Nona. Same thing happened to me. Been nearly 45 yrs. since my last drink.
Congratulations dd! One day at a time....After that incident, she wouldonly drinkoccasionally, now that she' pregnant, she stopped completely, and quit smoking. I hope she doesn't start smoking again once she has the baby.