No Refusal Weekends

When an individual is pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, he or she usually has the option to consent to a sobriety test or to reject one. In Texas, those laws are beginning to change, and they start with no refusal weekends.

During a no refusal weekend, an individual cannot refuse a sobriety test. If you or someone you love has been charged with DUI during a no refusal weekend, contact Austin drunk driving defense lawyer Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950 for a free legal consultation. You deserve to have an experienced attorney on your side as you work to fight these charges.

The Law During No Refusal Weekends

Under normal circumstances, an individual who refuses a sobriety test is arrested and held in jail overnight. The individual will then face trial for DUI, after which he or she may be able to prove innocence and avoid punishment.

During a no refusal weekend, these circumstances are changed. An individual’s right to refuse a sobriety test is taken away. A person who refuses may be subjected to:

• Warrants
• Forced consent
• Blood tests

During no refusal weekends, police officers have the authority to hold down a suspected drunk driver and take his or her blood by force. However, it is important to note that a blood test may not be considered conclusive evidence to convict an individual of drunk driving, so it still may be possible to prove innocence.

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No refusal weekends are controversial, but until the law changes, individuals must be aware of the consequences. If you or your loved one was charged with DUI during a no refusal weekend, contact Austin drunk driving defense attorney Ian Inglis at 512-472-1950 to discuss your legal options.