Posted on 05/25/2008 6:54:39 PM PDT by elkfersupper
Anyone who refuses to submit to a blood-alcohol breath test this weekend will be required to have his or her blood drawn, authorities said Tuesday in reminding residents of a new program scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Friday.
District Attorney Susan Reed said the ‘No Refusal Accepted' program is scheduled to continue through 7 a.m. Tuesday.
A registered nurse will be on duty both at the San Antonio magistrate's office and the detention center to draw blood from anyone arrested on suspicion of drunken driving who refused at the scene to take a breath test.
Prosecutors will assist with reviewing blood search warrants, Reed said, and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the effort.
What happened to not being forced to provide witness against oneself?
Out the door with regard to this particular offense.
Ping.
It is 2008 and you may as well line your line your birdcage with the Bill of Rights.
I’d have to be a lot more than merely .08 for someone to draw a blood sample if I didn’t want them to: I’d have to be unconcious.
But I wouldn’t be the only one...
The denizens of Belarus are more free to travel their roads free from harassment by armed government agents than we are.
Don't forget this weekend and all Summer long "Click It Or Ticket"
Your gas tax dollars are going to buy spots on radio and TV spots every 7 minutes on every station in every market.
This is Texas. They like to take your land, your kids and now your blood. This state is nearly out of the hands of the people.
This has gotta be unconstitutional as in unlawful search and seizure.
Simple solution: DON”T DRIVE DRUNK!
Im many states, If you refuse a test, you lose your license for 6 month. It ststes that in the form you sign when renewinng your license.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Define “Drunk” if you will, please.
You are sadly misinformed.
Let's not forget Prohibition, and how the good intentions of the movement resulted in an amendment to the constitution which in turn, created one of the most violent criminal episodes in American History.
Well meaning busybodies throughout the country, not just San Antonio, are repeating a historical mistake through ignorance of what is a relatively recent past event.
Well said.
Actually, you're both right. ( and wrong! )
Driving WAS a right, then the people gave the states the power to license drivers and vehicles, require testing, etc., etc..
Driving is now a "privilege" regulated by the various states until such time as the People take that "right" back.
If they fail to control their state's power to control the people, it is no one's fault but their own.
I don’t think that particular right has ever been extended that far—and I don’t think there would really be much reason to do so now.
If they have probable cause to believe you are drunk, they should have some way to enforce the law. However, I’d support allowing you to refuse, but this resulting in automatic suspension of your license for some period (or some other penalty that does not involve criminal penalties).
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