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No refusal for DWI suspects this Memorial Day
By ACN Staff
Intoxicated driving and boating suspects who refuse a breathalyzer test Memorial Day weekend will be taken to jail to give court-ordered blood samples.
Weekend law enforcement agencies from across Denton County will step up their vigilance against intoxicated drivers with increased numbers of officers on patrol this Memorial Day and by participating in the first Denton County DWI No Refusal Weekend hosted by the Denton County District Attorney’s Office.
The program is designed to deter intoxicated driving and if deterrence fails, ensure that scientific evidence in the form of a sample of the suspect’s breath or blood is obtained in order to determine the alcohol concentration in the suspect’s system.
“No refusal” policies have become increasingly common in North Texas cities and in other counties across the state. These programs have been successful in improving the rates of conviction of DWI drivers and boaters, but have also served as an effective deterrent to these crimes. Deterrence is a key component of the program.
“We hope through the coordinated effort of all agencies and some of our judges, this will be a safe Memorial Day Week-end,” said Jamie Beck, First Assistant Criminal District Attorney. “This should send a message that everyone should think twice before drinking and driving or drinking and boating. If you don’t, you may not have the option of refusing to give us a blood sample.”
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