Opinion ID: 1918253
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Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Questions One and Two

Text: Question one requires us to determine whether, in view of Timms, § 31-27-2(c) should be interpreted to preclude the admission of the results of breath, blood or urine tests in cases of DUI, death resulting, when the evidence has been seized without consent but with a judicially authorized search warrant. Question two asks us to determine whether the none shall be given language contained in the refusal statute, § 31-27-2.1, precludes members of law enforcement from obtaining a search warrant to seize blood for alcohol and drug testing. Inasmuch as the answer to question one is inextricably linked to the issue raised by question two, the issue respecting the admissibility of blood, breath or urine tests at any DUI trial, misdemeanor or felony, must begin with an examination of § 31-27-2.1. A