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As you say, it depends on your jurisdiction. In Norway, if you refuse to take a breathalyzer test you'll have a blood sample taken whether you like it or not.
by lb1lf 7y ago
As you say, it depends on your jurisdiction. In Norway, if you refuse to take a breathalyzer test you'll have a blood sample taken whether you like it or not.
Additionally, if you do consent to a breathalyzer test and it shows traces of alcohol, a blood sample is taken to determine the exact BAC (And, presumably, also to be used as evidence.)
- Spare_account 7y ago>you'll have a blood sample taken whether you like it or not. Are you saying they can forcibly take blood without your consent? In the UK it's my understanding that you can refuse all testing but if you do that you will be charged with a separate offence which has similar penalties to the drink driving offence you're trying to wriggle out of.
- fencepost 7y agoAre you saying they can forcibly take blood without your consent? Presumably a positive on a breath test is considered probable cause for a more invasive search.
- lb1lf 7y ago-Yes, that is my understanding, though I haven't had any first-hand experience with anything but breathalyzer testing. Further, from what I've been able to gather refusing a breathalyzer test does not lead to another charge; refusing the blood test will.
- egdod 7y agoIn the US they can forcibly draw blood with a warrant. I don’t think they can without a warrant, but I’m not 100% sure.