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sobriety test in New York

19 New York opinions name it 7 courts 1983–2016 0 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (18)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Shawgreen
ny · 1988 · cited in 11 New York opinions naming this issue, 1989–2014
2 sentences

2014And the ma jority offers no reason why we should alter the easy-to-apply common-law rule deriving from People v Gursey ( 22 NY2d 224 [1968]); i.e.; that “a defendant who has been arrested for driving while intoxicated, but not yet formally charged in court, generally has the right to consult with a lawyer before deciding whether to consent to a sobriety test, if he requests assistance of counsel” (People v Shaw, 72 NY2d 1032, 1033-1034 [1988] [emphases added], citing Gursey, 22 NY2d 224 ).

2014We subsequently confirmed that this privilege is triggered only “if [a motorist] requests assistance of counsel” and does so “before deciding whether to consent to a sobriety test” (Shaw, 72 NY2d at 1034 [emphases added]).

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People v. Hartgreen
nyappdiv · 1993 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2002–2016
2 sentences

2016To invoke this limited right, the request must be specific and unequivocal (see People v Higgins, 124 AD3d at 933-934 ; People v Vinogradov, 294 AD2d 708, 709 [2002]; People v Hart, 191 AD2d 991, 992 [1993], lv denied 81 NY2d 1014 [1993]).

2002In any event, while an individual arrested for DWI has a right to receive the aid of an attorney in deciding whether to submit to a sobriety test, any request for such assistance must be specifically made (see, People v Shaw, 72 NY2d 1032, 1033-1034 ; People v Bradway, 285 AD2d 831, 833 , lv denied 97 NY2d 639 ; People v Peabody, supra at 755 ; People v Hart, 191 AD2d 991, 992 , lv denied 81 NY2d 1014 ).

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People v. Smithgreen
ny · 2012 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2016
2 sentences

2016“While an individual has the right to consult with an attorney in deciding whether to submit to a sobriety test, it is only a qualified right to counsel, not a constitutional one” (People v Curkendall, 12 AD3d 710, 714 [2004], lv denied 4 NY3d 743 [2004] [citations omitted]; see People v Smith, 18 NY3d 544, 548 [2012]; People v Higgins, 124 AD3d 929, 933 [2015]).

2014We have recently reiterated that the privilege is invoked “before responding to a request to take a chemical test” (People v Smith, 18 NY3d 544, 549 [2012] [emphasis added]).

22
People v. Vinogradovgreen
nyappdiv · 2002 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2016
2 sentences

2016To invoke this limited right, the request must be specific and unequivocal (see People v Higgins, 124 AD3d at 933-934 ; People v Vinogradov, 294 AD2d 708, 709 [2002]; People v Hart, 191 AD2d 991, 992 [1993], lv denied 81 NY2d 1014 [1993]).

2004Moreover, the request must be specific (see People v Vinogradov, supra at 708; People v Hart, 191 AD2d 991, 992 [1993], lv denied 81 NY2d 1014 [1993]).

22
Schmerber v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1966 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1983–1987
2 sentences

1987Unlike spoken or written testimony, or physical evidence such as a " 'nod or a head-shake’ ”, the sobriety test at issue here — blowing into a breathalyzer — in no way reveals what the defendant is thinking; rather, the significance of such evidence lies in the physical act itself, because the body’s response to the chemical test is "inherently different from the response * * * of a sober person.” (People v Boudreau, 115 AD2d 652, 654 [2d Dept 1985]; see, e.g., Schmerber v California, 384 US 757, 761, n 5 [1966]; People v Craft, 28 NY2d 274, 277 [1971] [no Miranda warnings necessary prior to w

1983In its decision in South Dakota v Neville ( 103 S Ct 916, 922 , supra), the Supreme Court noted that it had cautioned in Schmerber v California ( 384 US 757, 765, n 9 ) that its analysis of the Fifth Amendment issue assumed that the sobriety test in issue was not “so painful, dangerous, or severe, or so violative of religious beliefs, that almost inevitably a person would prefer ‘confession’”.

22
People v. Gurseygreen
ny · 1968 · cited in 12 New York opinions naming this issue, 1988–2014
2 sentences

2014And the ma jority offers no reason why we should alter the easy-to-apply common-law rule deriving from People v Gursey ( 22 NY2d 224 [1968]); i.e.; that “a defendant who has been arrested for driving while intoxicated, but not yet formally charged in court, generally has the right to consult with a lawyer before deciding whether to consent to a sobriety test, if he requests assistance of counsel” (People v Shaw, 72 NY2d 1032, 1033-1034 [1988] [emphases added], citing Gursey, 22 NY2d 224 ).

2014And the ma jority offers no reason why we should alter the easy-to-apply common-law rule deriving from People v Gursey ( 22 NY2d 224 [1968]); i.e.; that “a defendant who has been arrested for driving while intoxicated, but not yet formally charged in court, generally has the right to consult with a lawyer before deciding whether to consent to a sobriety test, if he requests assistance of counsel” (People v Shaw, 72 NY2d 1032, 1033-1034 [1988] [emphases added], citing Gursey, 22 NY2d 224 ).

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People v. Hagergreen
ny · 1987 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1987–2004
2 sentences

2004While an individual has the right to consult with an attorney in deciding whether to submit to a sobriety test (see People v Shaw, 72 NY2d 1032, 1033-1034 [1988]; People v Gursey, 22 NY2d 224, 228 [1968]), it is only a qualified right to counsel, not a constitutional one (see People v Hager, 69 NY2d 141, 142 [1987]; People v Shaw, supra at 1033-1034 ).

1987Unlike spoken or written testimony, or physical evidence such as a " 'nod or a head-shake’ ”, the sobriety test at issue here — blowing into a breathalyzer — in no way reveals what the defendant is thinking; rather, the significance of such evidence lies in the physical act itself, because the body’s response to the chemical test is "inherently different from the response * * * of a sober person.” (People v Boudreau, 115 AD2d 652, 654 [2d Dept 1985]; see, e.g., Schmerber v California, 384 US 757, 761, n 5 [1966]; People v Craft, 28 NY2d 274, 277 [1971] [no Miranda warnings necessary prior to w

12
People v. Gibbsgreen
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016“While an individual has the right to consult with an attorney in deciding whether to submit to a sobriety test, it is only a qualified right to counsel, not a constitutional one” (People v Curkendall, 12 AD3d 710, 714 [2004], lv denied 4 NY3d 743 [2004] [citations omitted]; see People v Smith, 18 NY3d 544, 548 [2012]; People v Higgins, 124 AD3d 929, 933 [2015]).

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People v. Higginsgreen
nyappdiv · 2015 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016“While an individual has the right to consult with an attorney in deciding whether to submit to a sobriety test, it is only a qualified right to counsel, not a constitutional one” (People v Curkendall, 12 AD3d 710, 714 [2004], lv denied 4 NY3d 743 [2004] [citations omitted]; see People v Smith, 18 NY3d 544, 548 [2012]; People v Higgins, 124 AD3d 929, 933 [2015]).

2016To invoke this limited right, the request must be specific and unequivocal (see People v Higgins, 124 AD3d at 933-934 ; People v Vinogradov, 294 AD2d 708, 709 [2002]; People v Hart, 191 AD2d 991, 992 [1993], lv denied 81 NY2d 1014 [1993]).

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People v. Andersongreen
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011The record thus lacks substantial evidence that petitioner “persisted in the refusal.” (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1194 [2] [f|; People v Anderson, 89 AD3d 1161, 1162 [3d Dept 2011]; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d 790, 791 [3d Dept 2001]; see People v Burnet, 24 Misc 3d at 293 .) Persistence requires repetitive or unwavering conduct (People v Anderson, 89 AD3d at 1162 ; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d at 791-792 ; Dykeman v Jackson, 262 AD2d at 878 ; People v Bratcher, 165 AD2d at 907 ), a steadfast position, shown by a continued position despite opposition.

2011The record thus lacks substantial evidence that petitioner “persisted in the refusal.” (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1194 [2] [f|; People v Anderson, 89 AD3d 1161, 1162 [3d Dept 2011]; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d 790, 791 [3d Dept 2001]; see People v Burnet, 24 Misc 3d at 293 .) Persistence requires repetitive or unwavering conduct (People v Anderson, 89 AD3d at 1162 ; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d at 791-792 ; Dykeman v Jackson, 262 AD2d at 878 ; People v Bratcher, 165 AD2d at 907 ), a steadfast position, shown by a continued position despite opposition.

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People v. Burnetgreen
nysupct · 2009 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011The record thus lacks substantial evidence that petitioner “persisted in the refusal.” (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1194 [2] [f|; People v Anderson, 89 AD3d 1161, 1162 [3d Dept 2011]; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d 790, 791 [3d Dept 2001]; see People v Burnet, 24 Misc 3d at 293 .) Persistence requires repetitive or unwavering conduct (People v Anderson, 89 AD3d at 1162 ; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d at 791-792 ; Dykeman v Jackson, 262 AD2d at 878 ; People v Bratcher, 165 AD2d at 907 ), a steadfast position, shown by a continued position despite opposition.

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People v. Richburggreen
nyappdiv · 2001 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011The record thus lacks substantial evidence that petitioner “persisted in the refusal.” (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1194 [2] [f|; People v Anderson, 89 AD3d 1161, 1162 [3d Dept 2011]; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d 790, 791 [3d Dept 2001]; see People v Burnet, 24 Misc 3d at 293 .) Persistence requires repetitive or unwavering conduct (People v Anderson, 89 AD3d at 1162 ; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d at 791-792 ; Dykeman v Jackson, 262 AD2d at 878 ; People v Bratcher, 165 AD2d at 907 ), a steadfast position, shown by a continued position despite opposition.

2011The record thus lacks substantial evidence that petitioner “persisted in the refusal.” (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1194 [2] [f|; People v Anderson, 89 AD3d 1161, 1162 [3d Dept 2011]; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d 790, 791 [3d Dept 2001]; see People v Burnet, 24 Misc 3d at 293 .) Persistence requires repetitive or unwavering conduct (People v Anderson, 89 AD3d at 1162 ; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d at 791-792 ; Dykeman v Jackson, 262 AD2d at 878 ; People v Bratcher, 165 AD2d at 907 ), a steadfast position, shown by a continued position despite opposition.

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People v. Boudreaugreen
nyappdiv · 1985 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Unlike spoken or written testimony, or physical evidence such as a " 'nod or a head-shake’ ”, the sobriety test at issue here — blowing into a breathalyzer — in no way reveals what the defendant is thinking; rather, the significance of such evidence lies in the physical act itself, because the body’s response to the chemical test is "inherently different from the response * * * of a sober person.” (People v Boudreau, 115 AD2d 652, 654 [2d Dept 1985]; see, e.g., Schmerber v California, 384 US 757, 761, n 5 [1966]; People v Craft, 28 NY2d 274, 277 [1971] [no Miranda warnings necessary prior to w

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People v. Grasergreen
nyamherstjustct · 1977 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Unlike spoken or written testimony, or physical evidence such as a " 'nod or a head-shake’ ”, the sobriety test at issue here — blowing into a breathalyzer — in no way reveals what the defendant is thinking; rather, the significance of such evidence lies in the physical act itself, because the body’s response to the chemical test is "inherently different from the response * * * of a sober person.” (People v Boudreau, 115 AD2d 652, 654 [2d Dept 1985]; see, e.g., Schmerber v California, 384 US 757, 761, n 5 [1966]; People v Craft, 28 NY2d 274, 277 [1971] [no Miranda warnings necessary prior to w

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People v. Shawgreen
nycountyct · 1986 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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People v. Sanchezgreen
nycrimct · 1987 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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People v. Craftgreen
ny · 1971 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
People v. Thomasgreen
ny · 1978 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11

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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
People v. O'Rama neutral
nyappdiv · 1990
2 sentences

1999It is well settled that a defendant who has been arrested for driving while intoxicated, but not yet formally charged in court, generally has the right to consult with a lawyer before deciding whether to consent to a sobriety test, if he requests the assistance of counsel and no danger of delay is posed (see, People v Gursey, 22 NY2d 224, 229 ; People v O’Rama, 162 AD2d 727 , revd on other grounds 78 NY2d 270 ).

1999However, a defendant does not have the right to refuse the test until a lawyer reaches the scene (see, People v O'Rama, supra).

21991–1999
People v. Folk green
ny · 2004
1 sentence

2016“While an individual has the right to consult with an attorney in deciding whether to submit to a sobriety test, it is only a qualified right to counsel, not a constitutional one” (People v Curkendall, 12 AD3d 710, 714 [2004], lv denied 4 NY3d 743 [2004] [citations omitted]; see People v Smith, 18 NY3d 544, 548 [2012]; People v Higgins, 124 AD3d 929, 933 [2015]).

12016–2016
People v. Bratcher green
nyappdiv · 1990
1 sentence

2011The record thus lacks substantial evidence that petitioner “persisted in the refusal.” (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1194 [2] [f|; People v Anderson, 89 AD3d 1161, 1162 [3d Dept 2011]; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d 790, 791 [3d Dept 2001]; see People v Burnet, 24 Misc 3d at 293 .) Persistence requires repetitive or unwavering conduct (People v Anderson, 89 AD3d at 1162 ; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d at 791-792 ; Dykeman v Jackson, 262 AD2d at 878 ; People v Bratcher, 165 AD2d at 907 ), a steadfast position, shown by a continued position despite opposition.

12011–2011
Dykeman v. Jackson green
nyappdiv · 1999
1 sentence

2011The record thus lacks substantial evidence that petitioner “persisted in the refusal.” (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1194 [2] [f|; People v Anderson, 89 AD3d 1161, 1162 [3d Dept 2011]; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d 790, 791 [3d Dept 2001]; see People v Burnet, 24 Misc 3d at 293 .) Persistence requires repetitive or unwavering conduct (People v Anderson, 89 AD3d at 1162 ; People v Richburg, 287 AD2d at 791-792 ; Dykeman v Jackson, 262 AD2d at 878 ; People v Bratcher, 165 AD2d at 907 ), a steadfast position, shown by a continued position despite opposition.

12011–2011
People v. Peabody green
nyappdiv · 1994
1 sentence

2002In any event, while an individual arrested for DWI has a right to receive the aid of an attorney in deciding whether to submit to a sobriety test, any request for such assistance must be specifically made (see, People v Shaw, 72 NY2d 1032, 1033-1034 ; People v Bradway, 285 AD2d 831, 833 , lv denied 97 NY2d 639 ; People v Peabody, supra at 755 ; People v Hart, 191 AD2d 991, 992 , lv denied 81 NY2d 1014 ).

12002–2002
People v. Kearney neutral
nyappdiv · 1999
1 sentence

2002Even upon a specific request, there is no absolute right to consult with an attorney before deciding whether to submit to a test. “ ‘If the lawyer is not physically present and cannot be reached promptly by telephone or otherwise, the defendant may be required to elect between taking the test [or] submitting to revocation of his license, without the aid of counsel’ ” (People v DePonceau, 275 AD2d 994, 994 , lv denied 95 NY2d 962 , quoting People v Gursey, 22 NY2d 224, 228-229 ; see, Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1194 [1], [2]; People v Kearney, 261 AD2d 638, 638 , lv denied 93 NY2d 1020 ).

12002–2002
People v. DePonceau green
nyappdiv · 2000
1 sentence

2002Even upon a specific request, there is no absolute right to consult with an attorney before deciding whether to submit to a test. “ ‘If the lawyer is not physically present and cannot be reached promptly by telephone or otherwise, the defendant may be required to elect between taking the test [or] submitting to revocation of his license, without the aid of counsel’ ” (People v DePonceau, 275 AD2d 994, 994 , lv denied 95 NY2d 962 , quoting People v Gursey, 22 NY2d 224, 228-229 ; see, Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1194 [1], [2]; People v Kearney, 261 AD2d 638, 638 , lv denied 93 NY2d 1020 ).

12002–2002
People v. Bradway green
nyappdiv · 2001
1 sentence

2002In any event, while an individual arrested for DWI has a right to receive the aid of an attorney in deciding whether to submit to a sobriety test, any request for such assistance must be specifically made (see, People v Shaw, 72 NY2d 1032, 1033-1034 ; People v Bradway, 285 AD2d 831, 833 , lv denied 97 NY2d 639 ; People v Peabody, supra at 755 ; People v Hart, 191 AD2d 991, 992 , lv denied 81 NY2d 1014 ).

12002–2002
People v. O'Rama green
ny · 1991
1 sentence

1999It is well settled that a defendant who has been arrested for driving while intoxicated, but not yet formally charged in court, generally has the right to consult with a lawyer before deciding whether to consent to a sobriety test, if he requests the assistance of counsel and no danger of delay is posed (see, People v Gursey, 22 NY2d 224, 229 ; People v O’Rama, 162 AD2d 727 , revd on other grounds 78 NY2d 270 ).

11999–1999
People v. Miller green
nyappdiv · 1993
1 sentence

1998In our view, the Troopers’ observations combined with the sobriety test results support the jury’s determination that defendant was intoxicated beyond a reasonable doubt (see, People v Miller, 199 AD2d 692 , lv denied 82 NY2d 928 ).

11998–1998
Michigan Department of State Police v. Sitz green
scotus · 1990
1 sentence

1992Recognizing that "[n]o one can seriously dispute the magnitude of the drunken driving problem or the States’ interest in eradicating it” ( 496 US, at 451 ), the Supreme Court held that such sobriety checkpoints do not vio late the Fourth Amendment.

11992–1992
People v. Sweeney green
nydistctsuffolk · 1968
1 sentence

1991(Cf., Matter of Finocchairo v Kelly, 11 NY2d 58 [1962] [police denied defendant’s request for permission to telephone his lawyer before deciding to submit to a sobriety test]; People v Iannopollo, 131 Misc 2d 15 [Ontario County Ct 1983] [police deprived defendant of effective counsel by denying him a private telephone consultation with his attorney]; People v Stone, 128 Misc 2d 1009 [Crim Ct, Richmond County 1985] [police refusal to permit defendant use of the telephone in order to obtain legal counsel, one hour prior to the expiration of the two-hour time limit, thus violating defendant’s rig

11991–1991
People v. Iannopollo green
nycountyct · 1983
1 sentence

1991(Cf., Matter of Finocchairo v Kelly, 11 NY2d 58 [1962] [police denied defendant’s request for permission to telephone his lawyer before deciding to submit to a sobriety test]; People v Iannopollo, 131 Misc 2d 15 [Ontario County Ct 1983] [police deprived defendant of effective counsel by denying him a private telephone consultation with his attorney]; People v Stone, 128 Misc 2d 1009 [Crim Ct, Richmond County 1985] [police refusal to permit defendant use of the telephone in order to obtain legal counsel, one hour prior to the expiration of the two-hour time limit, thus violating defendant’s rig

11991–1991
People v. Rinaldi green
nyjustctchili · 1981
1 sentence

1991(Cf., Matter of Finocchairo v Kelly, 11 NY2d 58 [1962] [police denied defendant’s request for permission to telephone his lawyer before deciding to submit to a sobriety test]; People v Iannopollo, 131 Misc 2d 15 [Ontario County Ct 1983] [police deprived defendant of effective counsel by denying him a private telephone consultation with his attorney]; People v Stone, 128 Misc 2d 1009 [Crim Ct, Richmond County 1985] [police refusal to permit defendant use of the telephone in order to obtain legal counsel, one hour prior to the expiration of the two-hour time limit, thus violating defendant’s rig

11991–1991
People v. Stone neutral
nycrimct · 1985
1 sentence

1991(Cf., Matter of Finocchairo v Kelly, 11 NY2d 58 [1962] [police denied defendant’s request for permission to telephone his lawyer before deciding to submit to a sobriety test]; People v Iannopollo, 131 Misc 2d 15 [Ontario County Ct 1983] [police deprived defendant of effective counsel by denying him a private telephone consultation with his attorney]; People v Stone, 128 Misc 2d 1009 [Crim Ct, Richmond County 1985] [police refusal to permit defendant use of the telephone in order to obtain legal counsel, one hour prior to the expiration of the two-hour time limit, thus violating defendant’s rig

11991–1991
Finocchairo v. Kelly green
ny · 1962
1 sentence

1991(Cf., Matter of Finocchairo v Kelly, 11 NY2d 58 [1962] [police denied defendant’s request for permission to telephone his lawyer before deciding to submit to a sobriety test]; People v Iannopollo, 131 Misc 2d 15 [Ontario County Ct 1983] [police deprived defendant of effective counsel by denying him a private telephone consultation with his attorney]; People v Stone, 128 Misc 2d 1009 [Crim Ct, Richmond County 1985] [police refusal to permit defendant use of the telephone in order to obtain legal counsel, one hour prior to the expiration of the two-hour time limit, thus violating defendant’s rig

11991–1991
South Dakota v. Neville green
scotus · 1983
11983–1983

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