Sunday, June 7, 2009

New tool to help convict drunk drivers

A specimen of blood is taken from the suspect that will be tested to determine the alcohol concentration of the suspect's blood."Moore spoke with the Johnson County commissioners Tuesday during a meeting. Commissioners indicated support for Moore's plan to institute a magistrate search warrant policy countywide. "That, I think, is going to be a big step in getting people off the road and getting a conviction," said County Judge Roger Harmon."This is a win-win situation," said Precinct 4 Commissioner Don Beeson.The program might also help cut down on DWI caseloads in local courts."If you've got good evidence, you don't go to trial," Moore said. If a DWI suspect has a blood alcohol level higher than the legal limit and it's been verified by a blood or Breathalyzer test, the suspect is less likely to want to go to court, Moore said.

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