October 11th, 2009
Recently, an Oregon Appeals Court found that a suspected intoxicated driver was ‘coerced’ into providing a blood test. Police and prosecutors say a court of appeals ruling will make it more difficult to investigate and prosecute suspected drunken drivers. Although a man accused of drunken driving gave his consent to have his blood …
Tags: Bellingham DUI, City of Seattle v. St. John, DRE, Implied Consent Warnings, Refuse Breath Test, search warrant for blood
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November 29th, 2008
I. DRE BACKGROUND: Separate from the “per se” prong, RCW 46.61.502 also criminalizes driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, or …
Tags: Cannabis, Depressants, DRE, Drug DUI, Drug Recognition Expert, Drugs, DUI, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Narcotics, Stimulants
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