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Lewiston PD to draw blood from some DUI drivers

by Associated Press

Posted on November 23, 2009 at 10:45 AM

Updated Monday, Nov 23 at 10:45 AM

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LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) -- Lewiston Police Capt. Roger Lanier says the department is ramping up its stance against drunken driving, directing officers to forcibly take blood samples in some cases when suspected drunken drivers refuse breath tests.

The Lewiston Tribune reports the city's policy is targeted at motorists will previous convictions for drunken driving, and drivers who officers suspect have a blood-alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit.

Lanier says the policy will be in place during holiday drunken driving patrols that begin this week.

 

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redrattler said on November 23, 2009 at 11:43 AM

Getting drunk drivers off the road should be near the top of priorities for all PD's. However this may cost the taxpayers extra if someone sues for violation of rights. Drivers who refuse to take a breathalizer are automatically losing their drivers license as well as other penalties. I'll bet the ACLU is standing by mark my words.

tommmmm said on November 23, 2009 at 12:03 PM

Anyone suspected of DUI who refuses a test should have to spend 30 days in jail automatically, just to make certain they are sober, lose their license and car, and face a $10,000.00 fine. This might underscore the seriousness of the crime to them.

timthemechanic said on November 23, 2009 at 1:43 PM

As someone who's been on both sides of the law, forcing someone to take a blood test will cause alot of 4th amendment violations. If they refuse breath tests, they go to jail and lose their license. They need to do the roadside tests on camera, that's all they need for court. As for the ACLU taking interest, I doubt it. They are the most useless organization in existence unless you want them to outlaw Christmas trees. But good paid counsel would help. Unless you're black, an illegal alien, homosexual or atheist, ACLU will do nothing unless it brings them fame. The ACLU should be burned at the stake for impersonating someone who care about some other than their own ego. If they get their way, the only one that will have rights will be atheists, homosexual and illegal aliens.