Understanding Court-Authorized Blood Draws
Many people are surprised to learn that refusing a breath test does not always prevent law enforcement from obtaining chemical evidence.
In some situations, officers may request a search warrant authorizing a blood draw to obtainevidence in a DWI investigation.
Attorney Jordan G. Fries helps clients understand how blood warrants work, the legal requirements involved, and how those issues may affect the defense of a DWI case.
A blood warrant is a search warrant signed by a judge or magistrate authorizing law enforcement to obtain a blood sample for chemical testing.
Before issuing a warrant, the court generally reviews information presented by law enforcement to determine whether legal requirements have been met.
Blood warrants are frequently requested after:
No.
A blood test is only one piece of evidence.
Questions may still arise regarding:
Each step deserves careful review before conclusions are drawn about the strength of the State’scase.
Jordan’s background as a former prosecutor provides valuable insight into how search warrants are prepared, reviewed, and used during criminal investigations. That experience helps guide a thorough review of every stage of the investigation.
