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warrantless blood draws

Mar 1, 2017

Court: Police can take blood from unconscious drivers (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement officers can take blood samples from unconscious drivers without a warrant under certain circumstances.

Apr 20, 2014

High court to decide on testing drunk drivers

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to decide whether police can legally draw the blood of a suspected drunk driver without a warrant or the consent of the driver.

Aug 7, 2013

Lawmakers push for OWI blood draw warrants

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision paved the way for an Assembly bill, proposed Monday, that would allow law enforcement to obtain a warrant to draw blood in cases involving first-time operating while intoxicated suspects.

Jan 10, 2013

US Supreme Court hears warrantless blood sample case

The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared unwilling Wednesday to allow police to take blood samples from suspected drunk drivers without a warrant.

Nov 30, 2010

2010AP1084-CR State v. Malinowski

Motor Vehicles OWI; warrantless blood draws Travis Malinowski appeals a judgment convicting him of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance (OWI), second offense. Malinowski argues the State violated the Fourth Amendment by drawing his blood without a warrant. He contends that, while State v. Bohling, 173 Wis. 2d 529, […]

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