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Originally Posted by Gilitar
No it isn't correct. It is about procedure.
Example:
Say for example I have a beer spilled on me by someone else. (It has happened to me in the past) I am then later stopped for something such as a tail light being out. At this time the officer smells alcohol. At this point he suspects that I have done something wrong, but I haven't. So I get stuck with a needle by someone who is not medically trained.
See how this can go wrong? Just because you suspect someone of breaking the law doesn't mean they have.
Bottom line... Police Officers make mistakes all the time. They are human just like the rest of us.
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Ok, I can see where you are coming from on your statement. I don't see where either you or the officer would be wrong though by getting a blood sample. The blood collection is part of the investigation process. It doesn't mean you are drunk or anything by getting the test. The blood draw would actually back up your defense of not being drunk! If you get arrested for the offense of DUI and the blood test shows negative...guess what?? The charges are dismissed and you could actually sue for false arrest!