AZ court rules DUI blood draws require consent or a warrant

09-02-2009 • KOLD News 13

On Tuesday, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled authorities must obtain a search warrant to conduct a blood test of a dui suspect unless the suspect clearly consents to have their blood drawn.

2 Comments in Response to AZ court rules DUI blood draws require consent or a warrant

Comment by Powell Gammill

Entered on: 9/3/2009 9:16:36 AM

So they must obtain a search warrant to collect blood without my consent. But if I consent and it is under the limit, I may not be charged with DUI, if it is over the limit I lose my license for 90 days. If I DO NOT consent I lose my license for one year. How can you willingly consent if you are coerced by the state to grant your consent...or are severely punished for not consenting? I imagine a few Appealate Court judges ponder this.

Comment by 4409

Entered on: 9/2/2009 10:58:56 PM

Thank god......

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