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Trial by breath test debated in Iowa drunken driving law
Iowa lawmakers split over per se breath test evidence and mandatory jail terms for drunk driving. Supporters push automatic guilt at .10 blood alcohol and non suspendable sentences, while opponents warn of constitutional issues and unreliable tests. Lawmakers consider reliability, deterrence, and due process as the debate continues.
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Des Moines
Robert Holetz
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Holetz
Iowa
Quinn
Norman Jesse
D-Des Moines