Blood Tests

Supreme Court Rules That A Warrant Is Required For Drawing Blood From Drivers

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that police cannot take blood from a suspected drunken driver without a warrant, unless there are some special circumstances. In Wisconsin, police have previously taken blood from...more

BB&K Police Chief Bulletin: DUI Blood Test - Alcohol Dissipation Does Not Justify Warrantless Blood Test for Drunk Driving

Overview: The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the natural dissipation of alcohol in the bloodstream did not necessarily create an exigent circumstance justifying a warrantless blood test in all DUI cases. Missouri...more

Newsbreak: Your Rights [Video]

Lawyers.com Editorial Director, Betsy Kim, gives today's Newsbreak, a round-up of legal cases and issues. This video covers warrantless taking of blood of a DUI suspect, dogs sniffing front doors for marijuana and the...more

Supreme Court To Rule on Warrantless DUI Blood Tests

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today over whether police should be allowed to take blood samples of suspected drunk drivers without a warrant. The justices are looking at the case of Tyler G. McNeely, who was...more