DWI Blood Testing and “No-Refusal” Days

If a person is pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), he or she may be asked to submit to different kinds of tests to ascertain their level of intoxication. Police officers will try to determine an individual’s blood alcohol content (BAC) level in order to see if it exceeds the legal limit of 0.08. Although the most common form of blood alcohol content testing is to administer a breathalyzer test, blood samples obtained by syringe are becoming more popular amongst law enforcement.

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“No Refusal” Days

Each state has its own regulations on administering blood tests, some only allowing breathalyzer tests, and others giving law enforcement a choice. In Texas, more and more cities are adopting what is called a “no refusal” policy for their citizens, hoping to cut down on the number of DWI incidents. “No refusal” means that people who are suspected of DWI will be asked to take a breathalyzer test and if they refuse, law enforcement will obtain a warrant for a mandatory blood test immediately. Most often, “no refusal” days occur on holidays like Memorial Day, July Fourth, and Labor Day Weekend.

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If you have been charged with a DWI and have questions regarding your legal rights, contact the experienced Houston No Refusal DWI attorneys of Johnson, Johnson & Bear, P.C. today at 713-222-0400 to discuss your options.