Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti said Tuesday his office's latest operation aimed at keeping drunken drivers off the road -- held over the July 4th holiday weekend -- resulted in 12 arrests. Barsanti said the county's fifth "no refusal weekend" was conducted Saturday and Sunday evenings, with 11 law enforcement agencies participating. The program allows law enforcement to obtain quick search warrants during late-night hours when a suspected intoxicated driver refuses to submit to testing either by having blood drawn or by blowing into a Breathalyzer.
Those refusing to be tested after a search warrant is issued face additional charges, such as obstruction of a peace officer, which is a misdemeanor, and obstruction of justice, a felony. For further information, contact you local Warren County DUI Attorney or your Kane County DUI Attorney.
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