State Of Washington v. Anthony Youngs

¶1 The issue here is whether the magistrate issuing the warrant for a blood draw had sufficient facts to make an independent decision that probable cause supported the draw of Anthony Youngs’s blood. We hold that the affidavit is insufficient for this purpose. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for further proceedings in the district court.

¶2 In the early morning hours of May 15, 2013, a magistrate issued a warrant authorizing the withdrawal of a blood sample from Youngs. A state patrol trooper had arrested Youngs on suspicion of driving while under the influence of intoxicants. The…