analwelfare
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
California
I was present in a home where a search warrant was served for a weapons violation. I was sleeping (early in the morning) when the door was kicked/rammed in. I was removed from the bed and taken to the living room while a "weapons" search was enacted. Before they left the premises, an officer thought that I appeared to be under the influence of methamphetamines. I was taken to the police station and asked to submit a urine test. I said that I would provide a sample, and made two attempts in a small time frame. I was unable to produce without more time and liquids, and advised them of that fact. They did not have a female officer on duty in that "section" of the station, and said that I had enough time and they didnt want to call the female officer from the front again because I was given enough time. They told me that I would be taken to the hospital and made to give blood. I said that I was afraid of needles, and had not refused their urine test, and I expected that I had the right to refuse a blood test since I had agreed to give them a urine test. They said they didnt have time to "play games" with me, and took me to the hospital for a blood draw. They told me to sign a consent form, which I refused to do, as I was not consenting to a forcible blood draw. They threatened me with numerous "additional" charges, including obstructing justice, if I did not sign the consent form. I still refused, and was handcuffed to an examination table while a nurse took my blood. I have done a lot of research, and somehow cannot find an answer to the simple question: can a police or sherriffs department in the state of California take a forced blood sample from someone who was not operating a motor vehicle, and is not suspected of being intoxicated with alcohol? Thanks for taking the time to read this and (hopefully) respond.
PS-- Next time I make a response to a case, Ill make sure to look at the date. Sorry, my bad...
California
I was present in a home where a search warrant was served for a weapons violation. I was sleeping (early in the morning) when the door was kicked/rammed in. I was removed from the bed and taken to the living room while a "weapons" search was enacted. Before they left the premises, an officer thought that I appeared to be under the influence of methamphetamines. I was taken to the police station and asked to submit a urine test. I said that I would provide a sample, and made two attempts in a small time frame. I was unable to produce without more time and liquids, and advised them of that fact. They did not have a female officer on duty in that "section" of the station, and said that I had enough time and they didnt want to call the female officer from the front again because I was given enough time. They told me that I would be taken to the hospital and made to give blood. I said that I was afraid of needles, and had not refused their urine test, and I expected that I had the right to refuse a blood test since I had agreed to give them a urine test. They said they didnt have time to "play games" with me, and took me to the hospital for a blood draw. They told me to sign a consent form, which I refused to do, as I was not consenting to a forcible blood draw. They threatened me with numerous "additional" charges, including obstructing justice, if I did not sign the consent form. I still refused, and was handcuffed to an examination table while a nurse took my blood. I have done a lot of research, and somehow cannot find an answer to the simple question: can a police or sherriffs department in the state of California take a forced blood sample from someone who was not operating a motor vehicle, and is not suspected of being intoxicated with alcohol? Thanks for taking the time to read this and (hopefully) respond.
PS-- Next time I make a response to a case, Ill make sure to look at the date. Sorry, my bad...