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18 New Hampshire opinions name it 1 courts 1984–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Hampshire 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 (21)

CaseFollowedCited
South Dakota v. Nevillegreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 6 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 1985–2015
2 sentences

2015Muniz is consistent with the Court’s earlier decision in Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 (1980), in which it held that “‘interrogation’ under Miranda refers not only to express questioning, but also to any words or actions on the part of the police (other than those normally attendant to arrest and custody) that the police should know are reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response from the suspect.” Innis, 446 U.S. at 301 (emphasis added; footnotes omitted); 2 see also South Dakota v. Neville, 459 U.S. 553 , 564 n.15 (1983) (“In the context of an arrest for driving while intoxic

2005See Zyla v. Turner, Director, 134 N.H. 259, 262 (1991); see also Cormier, 127 N.H. at 255, 257 (1985) (“The privilege against self-incrimination does not require the State to obtain the defendant’s permission---- Neither does the guarantee of due process.”); South Dakota v. Neville, 459 U.S. 553, 554 (1983) (“[A] State [can] force a defendant to submit to a blood-alcohol test without violating the defendant’s Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.”); Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 (1966).

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State v. Cormiergreen
nh · 1985 · cited in 4 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 1986–2005
2 sentences

2005See Zyla v. Turner, Director, 134 N.H. 259, 262 (1991); see also Cormier, 127 N.H. at 255, 257 (1985) (“The privilege against self-incrimination does not require the State to obtain the defendant’s permission---- Neither does the guarantee of due process.”); South Dakota v. Neville, 459 U.S. 553, 554 (1983) (“[A] State [can] force a defendant to submit to a blood-alcohol test without violating the defendant’s Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.”); Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 (1966).

1986In State v. Cormier, 127 N.H. 253 , 499 A.2d 986 (1985), a majority of this court held that a suspect’s refusal to take a blood alcohol test can be admitted as evidence against the suspect in a later DWI prosecution.

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State v. Hullgreen
nh · 2003 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020See Kelley, 159 N.H. at 455 (finding the evidence sufficient where, among other things, the defendant admitted to consuming alcohol, failed field sobriety tests, and had difficulty producing her registration); Wiggin, 151 N.H. at 309 (holding that evidence of intoxication was sufficient where officer noticed an odor of alcohol when he approached the defendant, observed the defendant’s flushed face and bloodshot, glassy eyes, the defendant admitted to having consumed alcohol, the defendant failed five field sobriety tests, and refused to submit to a blood alcohol test); State v. Hull, 149 N.H.

2019See State v. Hull, 149 N.H. 706, 712 (2003) (finding that evidence that defendant smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech and blood shot eyes, swayed, performed poorly on field sobriety tests, and refused to take a blood alcohol test was sufficient to establish intoxication).

22
Rhode Island v. Innisgreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 1986–2015
2 sentences

2015Muniz is consistent with the Court’s earlier decision in Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 (1980), in which it held that “‘interrogation’ under Miranda refers not only to express questioning, but also to any words or actions on the part of the police (other than those normally attendant to arrest and custody) that the police should know are reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response from the suspect.” Innis, 446 U.S. at 301 (emphasis added; footnotes omitted); 2 see also South Dakota v. Neville, 459 U.S. 553 , 564 n.15 (1983) (“In the context of an arrest for driving while intoxic

2015Muniz is consistent with the Court’s earlier decision in Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 (1980), in which it held that “‘interrogation’ under Miranda refers not only to express questioning, but also to any words or actions on the part of the police (other than those normally attendant to arrest and custody) that the police should know are reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response from the suspect.” Innis, 446 U.S. at 301 (emphasis added; footnotes omitted); 2 see also South Dakota v. Neville, 459 U.S. 553 , 564 n.15 (1983) (“In the context of an arrest for driving while intoxic

22
State v. Jenkinsgreen
nh · 1986 · cited in 3 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 1987–2005
2 sentences

2005See id. at 674-75 (rejecting a due process challenge brought under Part I, Article 15 of the New Hampshire Constitution alleging that a defendant’s decision to submit to a blood-alcohol test was not made “knowingly and intelligently”).

1987In State v. Jenkins, 128 N.H. 672 , 517 A.2d 1182 (1986), we rejected a claim that the police must warn DWI arrestees that they could be charged with a higher offense if the blood alcohol test revealed an alcohol level greater than 20/100 percent.

13
State v. Kelleygreen
nh · 2009 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020See Kelley, 159 N.H. at 455 (finding the evidence sufficient where, among other things, the defendant admitted to consuming alcohol, failed field sobriety tests, and had difficulty producing her registration); Wiggin, 151 N.H. at 309 (holding that evidence of intoxication was sufficient where officer noticed an odor of alcohol when he approached the defendant, observed the defendant’s flushed face and bloodshot, glassy eyes, the defendant admitted to having consumed alcohol, the defendant failed five field sobriety tests, and refused to submit to a blood alcohol test); State v. Hull, 149 N.H.

2018Contrary to the defendant’s argument, this case is factually distinguishable from State v. Lorton, 149 N.H. 732 (2003), overruled on other grounds by State v. Kelley, 159 N.H. 449 (2009).

12
State v. Wiggingreen
nh · 2004 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Kelley, 159 N.H. at 455 (finding the evidence sufficient where, among other things, the defendant admitted to consuming alcohol, failed field sobriety tests, and had difficulty producing her registration); Wiggin, 151 N.H. at 309 (holding that evidence of intoxication was sufficient where officer noticed an odor of alcohol when he approached the defendant, observed the defendant’s flushed face and bloodshot, glassy eyes, the defendant admitted to having consumed alcohol, the defendant failed five field sobriety tests, and refused to submit to a blood alcohol test); State v. Hull, 149 N.H.

11
State v. Godinggreen
nh · 1986 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015As we recognized in Goding, in the context of an arrest for driving under the influence, “a police inquiry of whether the suspect will take a blood-alcohol test is not an interrogation within the meaning of Miranda’.’ Id. at 274 (quotation omitted); see also State v. Geasley, 619 N.E.2d 1086, 1089-90 (Ohio Ct. App. 1993) (“Police instructions on a state’s implied consent law do not fall within [the] definition of ‘interrogation.’ ”); State v. Blouin, 716 A.2d 826, 829-30 (Vt. 1998).

2015This is so because instructing a suspect about *615 the state’s implied consent law involves a process that is “highly regulated by State law, and is presented in virtually the same words to all suspects.” Goding, 128 N.H. at 274 .

11
State v. Blouingreen
vt · 1998 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015As we recognized in Goding, in the context of an arrest for driving under the influence, “a police inquiry of whether the suspect will take a blood-alcohol test is not an interrogation within the meaning of Miranda’.’ Id. at 274 (quotation omitted); see also State v. Geasley, 619 N.E.2d 1086, 1089-90 (Ohio Ct. App. 1993) (“Police instructions on a state’s implied consent law do not fall within [the] definition of ‘interrogation.’ ”); State v. Blouin, 716 A.2d 826, 829-30 (Vt. 1998).

11
United States v. Jermaine Woodsgreen
ca6 · 2013 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Muniz is consistent with the Court’s earlier decision in Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 (1980), in which it held that “‘interrogation’ under Miranda refers not only to express questioning, but also to any words or actions on the part of the police (other than those normally attendant to arrest and custody) that the police should know are reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response from the suspect.” Innis, 446 U.S. at 301 (emphasis added; footnotes omitted); 2 see also South Dakota v. Neville, 459 U.S. 553 , 564 n.15 (1983) (“In the context of an arrest for driving while intoxic

11
State v. Geasleygreen
ohioctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015As we recognized in Goding, in the context of an arrest for driving under the influence, “a police inquiry of whether the suspect will take a blood-alcohol test is not an interrogation within the meaning of Miranda’.’ Id. at 274 (quotation omitted); see also State v. Geasley, 619 N.E.2d 1086, 1089-90 (Ohio Ct. App. 1993) (“Police instructions on a state’s implied consent law do not fall within [the] definition of ‘interrogation.’ ”); State v. Blouin, 716 A.2d 826, 829-30 (Vt. 1998).

11
Zyla v. Turnergreen
nh · 1991 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Zyla v. Turner, Director, 134 N.H. 259, 262 (1991); see also Cormier, 127 N.H. at 255, 257 (1985) (“The privilege against self-incrimination does not require the State to obtain the defendant’s permission---- Neither does the guarantee of due process.”); South Dakota v. Neville, 459 U.S. 553, 554 (1983) (“[A] State [can] force a defendant to submit to a blood-alcohol test without violating the defendant’s Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.”); Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 (1966).

2005See Zyla v. Turner, Director, 134 N.H. 259, 262 (1991); see also Cormier, 127 N.H. at 255, 257 (1985) (“The privilege against self-incrimination does not require the State to obtain the defendant’s permission---- Neither does the guarantee of due process.”); South Dakota v. Neville, 459 U.S. 553, 554 (1983) (“[A] State [can] force a defendant to submit to a blood-alcohol test without violating the defendant’s Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.”); Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 (1966).

11
State v. Barongreen
nh · 1953 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Chalmers v. Harris Motors, 104 N.H. 111, 112-13 (1962); State v. Baron, 98 N.H. 298, 299-300 (1953).

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Chalmers v. Harris Motors Inc.green
nh · 1962 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Chalmers v. Harris Motors, 104 N.H. 111, 112-13 (1962); State v. Baron, 98 N.H. 298, 299-300 (1953).

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Wiebenga v. Iowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Divisiongreen
iowa · 1995 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See Wiebenga v. Dept. of Transp., 530 N.W.2d 732 (Iowa 1995).

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In re Sanborngreen
nh · 1988 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Conduct that improperly shifts the burden of proof to a defendant in a criminal trial, however, implicates the defendant’s due process rights under part I, article 15 of the New Hampshire Constitution, cf. In re Sanborn, 130 N.H. 430, 441-42 , 545 A.2d 726, 733-34 (1988), and the fourteenth amendment to the Federal Constitution, see Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684, 704 (1975).

1997Conduct that improperly shifts the burden of proof to a defendant in a criminal trial, however, implicates the defendant’s due process rights under part I, article 15 of the New Hampshire Constitution, cf. In re Sanborn, 130 N.H. 430, 441-42 , 545 A.2d 726, 733-34 (1988), and the fourteenth amendment to the Federal Constitution, see Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684, 704 (1975).

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Mullaney v. Wilburgreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997Conduct that improperly shifts the burden of proof to a defendant in a criminal trial, however, implicates the defendant’s due process rights under part I, article 15 of the New Hampshire Constitution, cf. In re Sanborn, 130 N.H. 430, 441-42 , 545 A.2d 726, 733-34 (1988), and the fourteenth amendment to the Federal Constitution, see Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684, 704 (1975).

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State v. Hoenscheidgreen
sd · 1985 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987As the South Dakota Supreme Court noted in State v. Neville, 346 N.W.2d 425, 430 (S.D. 1984), overruled on other grounds, State v. Hoenscheid, 374 N.W.2d 128, 129-30 (S.D. 1985), upon remand from the United States Supreme Court in South Dakota v. Neville, 459 U.S. 553 , “the requirement that an arresting officer must fully inform a defendant driver of the consequences of a refusal to submit to a blood alcohol test” is inherent in due process protection.

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State v. Nevillegreen
sd · 1984 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987As the South Dakota Supreme Court noted in State v. Neville, 346 N.W.2d 425, 430 (S.D. 1984), overruled on other grounds, State v. Hoenscheid, 374 N.W.2d 128, 129-30 (S.D. 1985), upon remand from the United States Supreme Court in South Dakota v. Neville, 459 U.S. 553 , “the requirement that an arresting officer must fully inform a defendant driver of the consequences of a refusal to submit to a blood alcohol test” is inherent in due process protection.

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State v. Larochellegreen
nh · 1972 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985State v. Larochelle, 112 N.H. 392, 397-98 , 297 A.2d 223, 227 (1972); accord State v. Amato supra (official report is conclusive evidence of conduct and result of test even though the person who tested the breathalyzer machine was not produced at trial).

1985State v. Larochelle, 112 N.H. 392, 397-98 , 297 A.2d 223, 227 (1972); accord State v. Amato supra (official report is conclusive evidence of conduct and result of test even though the person who tested the breathalyzer machine was not produced at trial).

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State v. Berrygreen
nh · 1981 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2005See Zyla v. Turner, Director, 134 N.H. 259, 262 (1991); see also Cormier, 127 N.H. at 255, 257 (1985) (“The privilege against self-incrimination does not require the State to obtain the defendant’s permission---- Neither does the guarantee of due process.”); South Dakota v. Neville, 459 U.S. 553, 554 (1983) (“[A] State [can] force a defendant to submit to a blood-alcohol test without violating the defendant’s Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.”); Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 (1966).

2005See Zyla v. Turner, Director, 134 N.H. 259, 262 (1991); see also Cormier, 127 N.H. at 255, 257 (1985) (“The privilege against self-incrimination does not require the State to obtain the defendant’s permission---- Neither does the guarantee of due process.”); South Dakota v. Neville, 459 U.S. 553, 554 (1983) (“[A] State [can] force a defendant to submit to a blood-alcohol test without violating the defendant’s Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.”); Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 (1966).

21987–2005
State v. Barkus green
nh · 2005
2 sentences

2019Cf., e.g. , State v. Ducharme , 167 N.H. 606 , 614, 116 A.3d 1281 (2015) (noting that "implied consent law questioning is not 'interrogation' " and therefore need not be preceded by Miranda warnings); State v. Barkus , 152 N.H. 701 , 708, 888 A.2d 398 (2005) (recognizing that "it is settled law that a driver arrested for driving while under the influence has no constitutional right to refuse to provide a sample for a blood alcohol test"). 2 Because we adopt the reasonable officer approach, which is focused on the objective conduct of the officer in administering the testing rather than the sub

2019Cf., e.g. , State v. Ducharme , 167 N.H. 606 , 614, 116 A.3d 1281 (2015) (noting that "implied consent law questioning is not 'interrogation' " and therefore need not be preceded by Miranda warnings); State v. Barkus , 152 N.H. 701 , 708, 888 A.2d 398 (2005) (recognizing that "it is settled law that a driver arrested for driving while under the influence has no constitutional right to refuse to provide a sample for a blood alcohol test"). 2 Because we adopt the reasonable officer approach, which is focused on the objective conduct of the officer in administering the testing rather than the sub

12019–2019
State of New Hampshire v. Alex Ducharme green
nh · 2015
1 sentence

2019Cf., e.g. , State v. Ducharme , 167 N.H. 606 , 614, 116 A.3d 1281 (2015) (noting that "implied consent law questioning is not 'interrogation' " and therefore need not be preceded by Miranda warnings); State v. Barkus , 152 N.H. 701 , 708, 888 A.2d 398 (2005) (recognizing that "it is settled law that a driver arrested for driving while under the influence has no constitutional right to refuse to provide a sample for a blood alcohol test"). 2 Because we adopt the reasonable officer approach, which is focused on the objective conduct of the officer in administering the testing rather than the sub

12019–2019
State v. Winslow green
nh · 1995
2 sentences

2018Accordingly, "due process requires that a [DUI] defendant be afforded a meaningful opportunity to request an additional blood-alcohol test." Winslow , 140 N.H. at 322 , 666 A.2d 946 .

2018Accordingly, "due process requires that a [DUI] defendant be afforded a meaningful opportunity to request an additional blood-alcohol test." Winslow , 140 N.H. at 322 , 666 A.2d 946 .

12018–2018
State v. Lorton green
nh · 2003
1 sentence

2018Contrary to the defendant’s argument, this case is factually distinguishable from State v. Lorton, 149 N.H. 732 (2003), overruled on other grounds by State v. Kelley, 159 N.H. 449 (2009).

12018–2018
Illinois v. Perkins green
scotus · 1990
1 sentence

2015In Illinois v. Perkins, 496 U.S. 292 (1990), the Court held that Miranda did not apply to a situation in which an undercover government agent was placed in the cellblock of a suspect who had been incarcerated for two days* * 3 while awaiting trial, and engaged him in conversation designed to elicit the suspect’s involvement in an unrelated murder.

12015–2015
State v. Vandebogart green
nh · 1994
1 sentence

1997Cf. id. (during closing argument, prosecutor may draw reasonable inferences from evidence presented).

11997–1997
State v. Greene green
nh · 1986
2 sentences

1993We reaffirmed Petkus in State v. Greene, where we based our decision on the State Constitution, and held that “the assistance of counsel in making the decision to take or not to take a blood alcohol test under the implied consent law was not necessary in this DWI case to protect the defendant’s right to a fair trial.” Greene, 128 N.H. at 320 , 512 A.2d at 432 .

1993We reaffirmed Petkus in State v. Greene, where we based our decision on the State Constitution, and held that “the assistance of counsel in making the decision to take or not to take a blood alcohol test under the implied consent law was not necessary in this DWI case to protect the defendant’s right to a fair trial.” Greene, 128 N.H. at 320 , 512 A.2d at 432 .

11993–1993
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
1 sentence

1987The Court held that the right protected by Miranda warnings, Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966), was of constitutional dimension and thus could not be unduly burdened, whereas the right to refuse the blood alcohol test, in contrast, was “simply a matter of grace bestowed by the South Dakota Legislature,” Neville, 459 U.S. at 565 , since compelled blood tests under normal circumstances do not deprive a defendant of his protection against self-incrimination.

11987–1987
State v. Gallant green
nh · 1967
1 sentence

1984Moreover, as this court observed in State v. Gallant, in general the delay in recording a blood alcohol analysis “works in favor of the accused, although there may be extraordinary circumstances where the alcoholic content in the defendant’s blood would be lower at the time of the arrest than when the blood sample was taken.” Id.

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:84 (8) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265-A:2 (5) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:82 (5) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:87 (5) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:92 (5) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265-A:4 (3) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:82-b (3) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265:88-a (3) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 630:3 (3)

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