According to Schmerber v.California (1966),the U.S Supreme Court decided that:

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In Schmerber v. California (1966), the U.S Supreme Court held that the police may compel a suspect to have his or her blood drawn without violating the suspect's Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. While warrantless searches are generally prohibited, the Court found that the process of alcohol metabolism is continuous and that any delay caused by obtaining a warrant could result in the destruction of evidence. As a result, the Court held that the blood test was a reasonable and minimally intrusive means of gathering evidence, particularly given the seriousness of drunk driving as a public safety concern. This decision has been cited in other cases involving compelled bodily fluids, such as urine samples.

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