The Blaze
by Liz Klimas
June 28, 2013

In some counties in Georgia, drivers suspected of operating a vehicle while under the influence might be forced into submission for a blood draw as evidence — and it’s completely legal.

Back in April the Supreme Court said if cops wanted to forcibly draw blood from a drunk driving suspect, they needed a warrant. And police in Georgia are getting them to exercise this practice, according to WAGA-TV.

The outlet reported that the blood draws occur with a warrant after suspects refuse taking a breathalyzer test.

Even with a warrant, the blood draws are forcible for those who would otherwise refuse them. One of the anchors calls the footage obtained by the station showing such situations “disturbing video.” Footage shows suspects being strapped to a gurney — most of them forcibly — and a nurse drawing their blood to test its alcohol level, which could be used against them in court.

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In California refusal to test, is grounds for suspending the driving license, for a minimum one year.

But California has no provision to forcibly take blood samples.