The accident involved no one else (lost control of car and crashed into a ditch). BAC level was very high; driver was under 21
2007-08-12 06:13:28 · 4 answers · asked by wondering 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
the driver was found unconscious so no breathalyzer was taken on scene
2007-08-12 06:31:04 · update #1
When you're injured in an auto accident, and taken to the hospital, blood is drawn for a Tox., and alcohol screen. These results are almost immediate. If there is any evidence to show impairment, the Officer now has probable cause to give you the Implied Consent Warnings, and request that blood be drawn for analysis. You can now be charged with Driving Under the Influence.
The hospital has to produce the findings when requested by the Officer.
2007-08-12 08:22:29 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A bac will be run as part of a tox screen- part of ER SOP-
if it becomes a police matter, the records can be made available.
2007-08-12 18:54:05 · answer #2 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either the investigating officer will request the BAC results from the hospital, or the DA will subpoena the results prior to going to trial. Either way, they will get the results.
2007-08-12 13:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by stephen p 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh, yes! And the police will often request a test be made.
2007-08-12 13:29:02 · answer #4 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋