\u201cTo Blow or Not to Blow?\u201d is the most frequently asked question of lawyers who defend people accused of driving while intoxicated. Of course the question includes within its scope the question of whether a driver should consent to any of the tests covered by Missouri\u2019s implied consent law, breath, blood, urine, and saliva. The knowledgeable lawyer in this field knows there is no answer that fits every person\u2019s situation. The most common test requested by the officer is that the \u201csuspect\u201d take a breath test to determine his blood-alcohol content (BAC), though it has become more common of late for an officer to request a blood test, which entails taking the suspect to a medical clinic or hospital for a qualified person to take a blood sample. If the driver suspected of driving under the influence (which for purposes of the law is identical with driving while (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cTo Blow or Not to Blow?\u201d is the most frequently asked question of lawyers who defend people accused of driving while intoxicated. Of course the question includes within its scope the question of whether a driver should consent to any…<\/span><\/p>\n