Mandatory DWI Blood Tests: Denton County imposing mandatory Blood Tests for DWI suspects this Memorial Day Weekend by Collin County DWI lawyer Troy Burleson
by Collin, Dallas and Denton County DWI Attorney Troy Burleson
As we have reported here many times, a growing number of Texas counties have plans to employ mandatory blood draws for any DWI suspect who refuses a breath test. According to a report today, Denton County will begin taking DWI suspects to local hospitals and seeking a warrant for their blood this Memorial Day Weekend. DWI suspects will be taken to the Denton county jail or Lewisville jail where two prosecutors, a judge and lab technician will be available all weekend to strap citizens to a table, stick a needle in their arm and remove their blood.
It is only a matter of time before someone; somewhere challenges this macabre practice under the 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution. But, until then be careful. If you have to drink this weekend, do so at home or designate a driver.
