"No Refusal" for July 4th Weekend
Posted By San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney on Jul 2, 2010 4:14pm PDT
Counties all over Texas are participating in a "No Refusal" initiative that is meant to decrease drunk driving and DWI related accidents.
While the No Refusal policy is in effect, any individual who is suspected of DWI or DUI cannot avoid a charge by refusing to take a breathalyzer test. If an individual refuses, an immediate blood warrant will be issued and law enforcement has the right to take a blood test to determine blood alcohol content (BAC).
The legal BAC limit in Texas is .08%. The last time a No Refusal intiative was instituted, 120 people were given blood tests under the No Refusal initiative. Their average BAC was .16%.
The No Refusal law begins in Bexar at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2nd, and continues through the holiday weekend. In addition to the blood warrants, there will be increased DWI patrol officers throughout San Antonio and Bexar County.
If you have been arrested for DWI in Texas, your rights and your license are at risk. It is necessary to contact a San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney immediately.