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23 North Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 1972–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Dakota courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Fasching v. Backesgreen
nd · 1990 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Consequently, the exclusionary rule formulated under the fourth and fourteenth amendments was inapplicable in this license revocation proceeding.” 436 N.W.2d at 252 (footnotes omitted). [¶ 16] In Fasching v. Backes, 452 N.W.2d 324, 325-26 (N.D. 1990), we followed Holte and held that where there was no evidence an Intoxilyzer test was improperly administered, the results of the test were properly admitted into evidence in a civil administrative hearing despite a claim the driver was denied her statutory right to an attorney. [¶ 17] We have recognized the minimal due process required in an admin

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Holte v. North Dakota State Highway Commissionergreen
nd · 1989 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Consequently, the exclusionary rule formulated under the fourth and fourteenth amendments was inapplicable in this license revocation proceeding.” 436 N.W.2d at 252 (footnotes omitted). [¶ 16] In Fasching v. Backes, 452 N.W.2d 324, 325-26 (N.D. 1990), we followed Holte and held that where there was no evidence an Intoxilyzer test was improperly administered, the results of the test were properly admitted into evidence in a civil administrative hearing despite a claim the driver was denied her statutory right to an attorney. [¶ 17] We have recognized the minimal due process required in an admin

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Holen v. Hjellegreen
nd · 1986 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Holen v. Hjelle, 396 N.W.2d 290, 294 (N.D. 1986).

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Schlosser v. North Dakota Department of Transportationgreen
nd · 2009 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Schlosser v. North Dakota Dep’t of Transp., 2009 ND 173, ¶ 9 , 775 N.W.2d 695 ; State v. Jordheim, 508 N.W.2d 878, 881 (N.D.1993). “[Section 39-20-07] purposely eases the burden of the prosecution in laying an evidentiary foundation for a blood-alcohol report.” Jordheim , at 881 (citing State v. Schwalk, 430 N.W.2d 317, 322 (N.D.1988)).

2013See Schlosser v. North Dakota Dep’t of Transp., 2009 ND 173, ¶ 9 , 775 N.W.2d 695 ; State v. Jordheim, 508 N.W.2d 878, 881 (N.D.1993). “[Section 39-20-07] purposely eases the burden of the prosecution in laying an evidentiary foundation for a blood-alcohol report.” Jordheim , at 881 (citing State v. Schwalk, 430 N.W.2d 317, 322 (N.D.1988)).

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State v. Jordheimgreen
nd · 1993 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Schlosser v. North Dakota Dep’t of Transp., 2009 ND 173, ¶ 9 , 775 N.W.2d 695 ; State v. Jordheim, 508 N.W.2d 878, 881 (N.D.1993). “[Section 39-20-07] purposely eases the burden of the prosecution in laying an evidentiary foundation for a blood-alcohol report.” Jordheim , at 881 (citing State v. Schwalk, 430 N.W.2d 317, 322 (N.D.1988)).

2013See Schlosser v. North Dakota Dep’t of Transp., 2009 ND 173, ¶ 9 , 775 N.W.2d 695 ; State v. Jordheim, 508 N.W.2d 878, 881 (N.D.1993). “[Section 39-20-07] purposely eases the burden of the prosecution in laying an evidentiary foundation for a blood-alcohol report.” Jordheim , at 881 (citing State v. Schwalk, 430 N.W.2d 317, 322 (N.D.1988)).

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State v. Schwalkgreen
nd · 1988 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Schlosser v. North Dakota Dep’t of Transp. , 2009 ND 173, ¶ 9 , 775 N.W.2d 695 ; State v. Jordheim , 508 N.W.2d 878, 881 (N.D. 1993). “[Section 39-20-07] purposely eases the burden of the prosecution in laying an evidentiary foundation for a blood-alcohol report.” Jordheim , at 881 (citing State v. Schwalk , 430 N.W.2d 317, 322 (N.D. 1988)).

2013See Schlosser v. North Dakota Dep’t of Transp., 2009 ND 173, ¶ 9 , 775 N.W.2d 695 ; State v. Jordheim, 508 N.W.2d 878, 881 (N.D.1993). “[Section 39-20-07] purposely eases the burden of the prosecution in laying an evidentiary foundation for a blood-alcohol report.” Jordheim , at 881 (citing State v. Schwalk, 430 N.W.2d 317, 322 (N.D.1988)).

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Keepseagle v. Backesgreen
nd · 1990 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Keepseagle, 454 N.W.2d at 315 . [¶ 13] Our definition of performance, however, does not equate the performance of a chemical test with the admissibility of the results of the test.

2002See Keepseagle, 454 N.W.2d at 315 . [¶ 13] Our definition of performance, however, does not equate the performance of a chemical test with the admissibility of the results of the test.

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City of Fargo v. Ruethergreen
nd · 1992 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See also City of Fargo v. Ruether 490 N.W.2d 481 , 483 *165 (N.D.1992) (stating the only permissible evidentiary use of the screening test is to aid in determining probable cause for ah arrest). [¶ 14] It was pivotal to the majority’s analysis in Kuntz that the results of this test could later could be used to convict Kuntz of a crime.

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Salter v. Hjellegreen
nd · 1987 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See Frost v. North Dakota Dept. of Transp., 487 N.W.2d 6, 8 (N.D.1992); Salter v. Hjelle, 415 N.W.2d 801, 805 (N.D.1987).

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Frost v. North Dakota Department of Transportationgreen
nd · 1992 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See Frost v. North Dakota Dept. of Transp., 487 N.W.2d 6, 8 (N.D.1992); Salter v. Hjelle, 415 N.W.2d 801, 805 (N.D.1987).

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Moser v. North Dakota State Highway Commissionergreen
nd · 1985 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988See Moser v. North Dakota State Highway Com’r, 369 N.W.2d 650 (N.D.1985).

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State v. Hartmangreen
sd · 1977 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985Relying on State v. Bunnell, 324 N.W.2d 418 (S.D.1982) and State v. Hartman 256 N.W.2d 131, 135 (S.D.1977), Vetsch asserts that such a test can go to the jury, other than for a statutory presumption, only if admitted through a qualified expert.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Dakota. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (25)

CaseCitedYears
Aamodt v. North Dakota Department of Transportation green
nd · 2004
2 sentences

2005We concluded the statutory provision in N.D.C.C. § 39-20-03.1(3) requiring that the arresting officer’s certified report “must show that the officer had reasonable grounds to believe the person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while in violation of section 39-08-01, or equivalent ordinance,” is “a basic and mandatory provision and therefore the Department had no authority to suspend Aamodt’s driving privileges.” Id. at ¶ 26. [¶ 11] Essentially, Jorgensen urges that the provision in N.D.C.C. § 39-20-03.1(3), specifying that when a driver has been tested for

2005We concluded the statutory provision in N.D.C.C. § 39-20-03.1(3) requiring that the arresting officer’s certified report “must show that the officer had reasonable grounds to believe the person had been driving or was in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while in violation of section 39-08-01, or equivalent ordinance,” is “a basic and mandatory provision and therefore the Department had no authority to suspend Aamodt’s driving privileges.” Id. at ¶ 26. [¶ 11] Essentially, Jorgensen urges that the provision in N.D.C.C. § 39-20-03.1(3), specifying that when a driver has been tested for

22005–2025
State v. Berger green
nd · 2001
2 sentences

2012In re R.P., 2008 ND 39, ¶ 11 , 745 N.W.2d 642 ; State v. Berger, 2001 ND 44, ¶¶ 14-15 , 623 N.W.2d 25 . [¶ 12] We conclude the district court did not err in denying Lee’s motion to suppress the results of the test.

2012In re R.P., 2008 ND 39, ¶ 11 , 745 N.W.2d 642 ; State v. Berger, 2001 ND 44, ¶¶ 14-15 , 623 N.W.2d 25 . [¶ 12] We conclude the district court did not err in denying Lee’s motion to suppress the results of the test.

22012–2012
Turner v. R.P. green
nd · 2008
2 sentences

2012In re R.P., 2008 ND 39, ¶ 11 , 745 N.W.2d 642 ; State v. Berger, 2001 ND 44, ¶¶ 14-15 , 623 N.W.2d 25 . [¶ 12] We conclude the district court did not err in denying Lee’s motion to suppress the results of the test.

2012In re R.P. , 2008 ND 39, ¶ 11 , 745 N.W.2d 642 ; State v. Berger , 2001 ND 44, ¶¶ 14-15 , 623 N.W.2d 25 . [¶12] We conclude the district court did not err in denying Lee’s motion to suppress the results of the test.

22012–2012
In the Interest of Rp green
nd · 2008
2 sentences

2012In re R.P., 2008 ND 39, ¶ 11 , 745 N.W.2d 642 ; State v. Berger, 2001 ND 44, ¶¶ 14-15 , 623 N.W.2d 25 . [¶ 12] We conclude the district court did not err in denying Lee’s motion to suppress the results of the test.

2012In re R.P. , 2008 ND 39, ¶ 11 , 745 N.W.2d 642 ; State v. Berger , 2001 ND 44, ¶¶ 14-15 , 623 N.W.2d 25 . [¶12] We conclude the district court did not err in denying Lee’s motion to suppress the results of the test.

22012–2012
Shulze v. Satran green
nd · 1985
2 sentences

1989In Shulze v. Satran, 368 N.W.2d 531 (N.D.1985), and Varnson v. Satran, 368 N.W.2d 533 (N.D.1985), we further held that it was not a violation of due process to allow a prison inmate to voluntarily submit to a polygraph examination and for the prison's Adjustment Committee and Parole Board to consider the results of the test, along with other evidence, in disciplinary proceedings and parole-release determinations." In State v. Newnam, 409 N.W.2d 79 (N.D. 1987), we recently held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in excluding the results of polygraph examinations, where the defend

1989In Shulze v. Satran, 368 N.W.2d 531 (N.D.1985), and Varnson v. Satran, 368 N.W.2d 533 (N.D.1985), we further held that it was not a violation of due process to allow a prison inmate to voluntarily submit to a polygraph examination and for the prison’s Adjustment Committee and Parole Board to consider the results of the test, along with other evidence, in disciplinary proceedings and parole-release determinations.” In State v. Newnam, 409 N.W.2d 79 (N.D.1987), we recently held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in excluding the results of polygraph examinations, where the defenda

21986–1989
Varnson v. Satran green
nd · 1985
2 sentences

1989In Shulze v. Satran, 368 N.W.2d 531 (N.D.1985), and Varnson v. Satran, 368 N.W.2d 533 (N.D.1985), we further held that it was not a violation of due process to allow a prison inmate to voluntarily submit to a polygraph examination and for the prison's Adjustment Committee and Parole Board to consider the results of the test, along with other evidence, in disciplinary proceedings and parole-release determinations." In State v. Newnam, 409 N.W.2d 79 (N.D. 1987), we recently held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in excluding the results of polygraph examinations, where the defend

1989In Shulze v. Satran, 368 N.W.2d 531 (N.D.1985), and Varnson v. Satran, 368 N.W.2d 533 (N.D.1985), we further held that it was not a violation of due process to allow a prison inmate to voluntarily submit to a polygraph examination and for the prison’s Adjustment Committee and Parole Board to consider the results of the test, along with other evidence, in disciplinary proceedings and parole-release determinations.” In State v. Newnam, 409 N.W.2d 79 (N.D.1987), we recently held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in excluding the results of polygraph examinations, where the defenda

21986–1989
Jorgensen v. North Dakota Department of Transportation green
nd · 2005
2 sentences

2007Jorgensen, 2005 ND 80, ¶ 13 , 695 N.W.2d 212 .

2007Jorgensen, 2005 ND 80, ¶ 13 , 695 N.W.2d 212 .

12007–2007
Hanson v. Hanson green
nd · 2003
2 sentences

2005Hanson v. Hanson, 2003 ND 20, ¶ 11 , 656 N.W.2d 656 .

2005Hanson v. Hanson, 2003 ND 20, ¶ 11 , 656 N.W.2d 656 .

12005–2005
Larsen v. North Dakota Department of Transportation green
nd · 2005
2 sentences

2005II [¶ 7] Jorgensen has raised the following issue on appeal: The Department lacked jurisdiction to suspend Jorgensen’s driving privileges because the Report and Notice did not indicate any test results, as required by N.D.C.C. § 39-20-03.1(3), a basic and mandatory provision which requires the officer to “forward to the director a certified written report ... showing] that ... the results of the test show that the person had an alcohol concentration of at least eight one-hundredths of one percent by weight.” Jorgensen stated in his brief that only a question of law is involved: “The facts in t

2005II [¶ 7] Jorgensen has raised the following issue on appeal: The Department lacked jurisdiction to suspend Jorgensen’s driving privileges because the Report and Notice did not indicate any test results, as required by N.D.C.C. § 39-20-03.1(3), a basic and mandatory provision which requires the officer to “forward to the director a certified written report ... showing] that ... the results of the test show that the person had an alcohol concentration of at least eight one-hundredths of one percent by weight.” Jorgensen stated in his brief that only a question of law is involved: “The facts in t

12005–2005
Ding v. Director, North Dakota Department of Transportation green
nd · 1992
1 sentence

2005Here, like in Aamodt , the information required to be included in the officer’s report was never included in the report, unlike the case in Ding, 484 N.W.2d 496 , where the required information was included before the report was sent to the department or provided to the driver. [¶ 13] Section 39-20-03.1, N.D.C.C., reflects a legislative intent to remove drunk drivers from the roads without slanting the law too much toward the Department’s convenience.

12005–2005
State v. Miller green
nd · 1995
2 sentences

1996Disagreeing, this court determined the results "may be sufficient evidence for the trier of fact to convict a defendant" of the non-per se DUI offenses, and concluded the results of the test "were properly admitted into evidence." Id.

1996Disagreeing, this court determined the results “may be sufficient evidence for the trier of fact to convict a defendant” of the non-per se DUI offenses, and concluded the results of the test “were properly admitted into evidence.” Id.

11996–1996
State v. Newnam green
nd · 1987
2 sentences

1989In Shulze v. Satran, 368 N.W.2d 531 (N.D.1985), and Varnson v. Satran, 368 N.W.2d 533 (N.D.1985), we further held that it was not a violation of due process to allow a prison inmate to voluntarily submit to a polygraph examination and for the prison's Adjustment Committee and Parole Board to consider the results of the test, along with other evidence, in disciplinary proceedings and parole-release determinations." In State v. Newnam, 409 N.W.2d 79 (N.D. 1987), we recently held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in excluding the results of polygraph examinations, where the defend

1989In Shulze v. Satran, 368 N.W.2d 531 (N.D.1985), and Varnson v. Satran, 368 N.W.2d 533 (N.D.1985), we further held that it was not a violation of due process to allow a prison inmate to voluntarily submit to a polygraph examination and for the prison’s Adjustment Committee and Parole Board to consider the results of the test, along with other evidence, in disciplinary proceedings and parole-release determinations.” In State v. Newnam, 409 N.W.2d 79 (N.D.1987), we recently held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in excluding the results of polygraph examinations, where the defenda

11989–1989
State v. Placek green
nd · 1986
1 sentence

1988State v. Placek, 386 N.W.2d 36 (N.D.1986).

11988–1988
Kobilansky v. Liffrig green
nd · 1984
1 sentence

1987NDCC § 39-20-05(4); Kobilansky v. Liffrig, 358 N.W.2d 781 (N.D.1984).

11987–1987
Robert J. Brown v. John F. Darcy, A/K/A Jack Darcy, an Individual Ducommun, Inc., a Corporation green
ca9 · 1986
1 sentence

1986For a recent discussion of the admissibility of unstipulated polygraph evidence in a civil trial, see Brown v. Darcy, 783 F.2d 1389 (9th Cir. 1986).

11986–1986
State v. Bunnell green
sd · 1982
1 sentence

1985Relying on State v. Bunnell, 324 N.W.2d 418 (S.D.1982) and State v. Hartman 256 N.W.2d 131, 135 (S.D.1977), Vetsch asserts that such a test can go to the jury, other than for a statutory presumption, only if admitted through a qualified expert.

11985–1985
State v. Anderson green
nd · 1983
1 sentence

1984In State v. Anderson, supra, 336 N.W.2d at 637 , the State asserted that “it is essential to show that Anderson was intoxicated when the accident occurred because Anderson is an older woman with an apparent history of unusual behavior which may evoke jury sympathy and make it difficult to prove she acted recklessly.” [Emphasis added.] The State further argued that it would be extremely difficult to prove Anderson was intoxicated without the results of the analysis of the blood and urine samples.

11984–1984
State v. Larson green
nd · 1981
1 sentence

1983The test ampoule in Larson, supra, Was potentially relevant and material because it is an essential part of the Breathalyzer test which gives rise under Section 39-20-07, N.D.C.C., to a presumption of intoxication depending upon the results of the test.

11983–1983
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
11982–1982
United States v. Wade green
scotus · 1967
11976–1976
Gilbert v. California green
scotus · 1967
11976–1976
United States v. Mara green
scotus · 1973
11976–1976
Cupp v. Murphy green
scotus · 1973
11976–1976
United States v. Dionisio green
scotus · 1973
11976–1976
United Development Corp. v. State Highway Department green
nd · 1965
11972–1972

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 39-20-07 (9) ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 39-20-01 (7) ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 28-32-49 (5) ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 39-20-02 (5) ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 39-20-03.1 (5)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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