All good points...I was just “devil’s advocating” because most of us were doing the knee-jerk “how can the cops possibly be in the right when they are trying to get a blood sample on an innocent victim!” Then we are reminded about CDL holders (commercial truck drivers) have a mandated blood test rule (U.S. DOT)(not immediately applicable in this case), and then the detectives’ “exigent circumstances” argument comes out (in his report). And this all happened back on July 26th, so I would imagine the nurse’s lawyer has his case formed up by now...will be interesting to follow the trial if any....will probably try for a $$ settlement.
I will also be interested in the criminal side of this investigation. Will Officer Payne spend time in prison?
It’s a distinct possibility.