We are coming out of one of the biggest nights that Austin will see as far as going out to party in the New Year. If you or one of your loved ones were charged with a DWI or DUI in the Travis County area then give the Morales Law Office a call at 512-474-2222 for representation and/or jail release. 

What once was a ‘No Refusal’ aimed at larger holiday times is now going to be year around in Austin according to CBS Austin. The ‘No Refusal’ requires an automatic blood draw for suspected drunk drivers who refuse a breathalyzer test.

The initiative originally rolled out during the holidays, including this past Memorial Day which led to ten warrants and more than 30 arrests. Then A.P.D. kept it going for the entire summer, and Day says it led to a 30-percent increase in blood sample warrants from the summer of 2023.

If you refuse to provide a sample of your breath or blood, a police officer can go see a magistrate, get a warrant, and get your blood anyways, as long as they have probable cause to arrest you for DWI.

There's always been a judge presiding over the jail 24/7, but A.P.D. says it will also be bringing in a "DWI expert" to help officers work through the warrant process more quickly and efficiently.

At Morales Law Office, we fight for our clients, protecting their rights from the moment we become involved in their cases. Our Austin criminal defense attorneys, are relentless, hardworking, and dedicated to achieving the best possible result in every case they take on. When you come to our criminal lawyers in Austin, you will find that we listen to you and never accept what the prosecutor says at face value. We seek the truth. Call us today at 512-474-2222.