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Old 12-30-2010, 12:05 AM
 
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Some of you have probably already seen it on highway signs. Starting this weekend, every weekend will be "no refusal." Anyone who refuses a breath test, will have blood drawn after a search warrant is issued.

DWI 'No Refusal' now every weekend in Bexar County | WOAI.COM: San Antonio News

'No Refusal' Weekend Program To Exist Year-Round - San Antonio & Texas News Story - KSAT San Antonio

Of course, criminal lawyers will have something to say against it. What is their solution to us have the most drunk driving accidents in the state? Oh, and thank goodness the DA is refusing to take plea bargains.

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With an estimated 6,000 drunken driving arrests in Bexar county for 2010, MADD feels the program will cut down on arrests in 2011.

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Old 12-30-2010, 12:18 AM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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I wish there would be "No refusal" every day!
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Old 12-30-2010, 12:35 AM
 
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Here are some more statistics. Drunk driving was the leading cause of traffic-related fatalities in Bexar County between 2004 and 2008; speeding was second. Most of the drunk drivers were between the ages of 21 and 24, so we most likely aren't dealing with alcoholics. 159 people were killed by drunk drivers in 2008. I wonder how many more suffered bodily injury and property damage.

Bexar County Auto Accident Fatalities :: San Antonio Injury Lawyer Blog
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Old 12-30-2010, 12:59 AM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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Of course, criminal lawyers will have something to say against it. What is their solution to us have the most drunk driving accidents in the state? Oh, and thank goodness the DA is refusing to take plea bargains.

Of course they have it all figured out:

"I know what you are asking yourself: "if am arrested for DWI in Texas during a No Refusal Weekend ...to blow or not to blow??? ...what do I do???" My opinion is that it is my easier to convince a jury that the Intoxylizer is wrong, rather than trying to convince a jury that a blood test is wrong. When you've been arrested for DWI (...) and when the outcome matters, contact the (blah...blah... blah... attorney) today for a free initial consultation."
Blood Draws and No Refusal | Mark A Morasch | Houston Texas (http://www.moraschlaw.com/DWI-DUI/Blood-Draws-and-No-Refusal.shtml - broken link)
this is a good read about Texas DWI/DUI laws.
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Old 12-30-2010, 01:00 AM
 
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Old 12-30-2010, 01:41 AM
 
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Of course they have it all figured out:

"I know what you are asking yourself: "if am arrested for DWI in Texas during a No Refusal Weekend ...to blow or not to blow??? ...what do I do???" My opinion is that it is my easier to convince a jury that the Intoxylizer is wrong, rather than trying to convince a jury that a blood test is wrong. When you've been arrested for DWI (...) and when the outcome matters, contact the (blah...blah... blah... attorney) today for a free initial consultation."
Blood Draws and No Refusal | Mark A Morasch | Houston Texas (http://www.moraschlaw.com/DWI-DUI/Blood-Draws-and-No-Refusal.shtml - broken link)
this is a good read about Texas DWI/DUI laws.
I would never hire a lawyer who cannot spell "forcibly" or use spell check. He spelled "forcibly" as "forcibley" two times.
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Old 12-30-2010, 01:52 AM
 
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I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I'm glad we're doing more to get people like that off the roads and to protect innocent people who might be in harm's way, but on the other hand, I'm not sure I like the fact that someone can just TAKE blood from me without my consent.
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Old 12-30-2010, 04:21 AM
 
Location: New Braunfels, TX
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Actually, it requires a warrant. There will be a judge available to write 'em as needed.
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Old 12-30-2010, 05:43 AM
 
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I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I'm glad we're doing more to get people like that off the roads and to protect innocent people who might be in harm's way, but on the other hand, I'm not sure I like the fact that someone can just TAKE blood from me without my consent.
I don't think it's fair that someone can just TAKE my child, my aunt, my brother, from me without my consent. Which would NEVER be given.

Why is that so %$^#$@ hard to get through to people????
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Old 12-30-2010, 06:39 AM
 
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If you've committed a traffic violation, appear drunk, and refuse a breath test, then I think there is enough reason to issue a warrant.
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