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Just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, police and sheriff’s departments around Texas began touting their “no refusal” initiatives. These efforts typically include a stepped-up law enforcement presence on streets and highways along with improved availability of judges to sign off on search warrants for blood draws.
For example, in Williamson County: “Dubbed the DWI Initiative Weekend, the effort will be in effect from May 26 to May 30 from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. During this period, Williamson County deputies will apply for an on-the-spot blood search warrant from municipal judges to enable police to determine intoxication levels from those refusing to submit to a voluntary sample of their breath or blood, police said.”
And in the panhandle: “Lubbock Police Department will team up with area law enforcement to ensure traffic laws are being obeyed during the Memorial Day weekend.” The plans in Lubbock involve a DWI Task Force composed of multiple law enforcement agencies. “We’re just trying to keep the streets a little safer this Memorial Day weekend when we know a lot of people will be out,” Lubbock Police spokeswoman Tiffany Pelt said.
And as reported by Channel 6 News in Wichita Falls, the Texas Department of Public Safety is doing its part by having increased numbers of state troopers patrolling highways for suspected DWI drivers.
Whether it is a so-called “no refusal” weekend or not, police in Texas can seek a search warrant to compel a blood sample for blood alcohol testing. If you are pulled over for DWI in Tarrant County, Dallas County, Hood County, Johnson County, Parker County or anywhere else in Texas, you need experienced DWI attorneys to help you. Our office is located in downtown Fort Worth, but we are available for consultation on the phone at all hours and can help people accused of DWI in Fort Worth, Dallas, Cleburne, Granbury, Weatherford or any place in between. Give us a call at (817) 497-8889 so we can help you.
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