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blood alcohol test in North Carolina

17 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1973–2026 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Robinson Ex Rel. Robinson v. Life & Casualty Insurancegreen
nc · 1961 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1977–1996
2 sentences

1996The admissibility of a blood alcohol test “depends upon a showing of compliance with conditions as to relevancy in point of time, tracing and identification of specimen, accuracy of analysis, and qual *601 ification of the witness as an expert in the field.” Robinson v. Insurance Co., 255 N.C. 669, 672 , 122 S.E.2d 801, 803 (1961).

1996The admissibility of a blood alcohol test “depends upon a showing of compliance with conditions as to relevancy in point of time, tracing and identification of specimen, accuracy of analysis, and qual *601 ification of the witness as an expert in the field.” Robinson v. Insurance Co., 255 N.C. 669, 672 , 122 S.E.2d 801, 803 (1961).

22
State v. Drdakgreen
nc · 1992 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2014–2019
2 sentences

2019"This evidence meets the requirements necessary to provide a proper foundation for the admission of the blood alcohol test results." Drdak , 330 N.C. at 592 , 411 S.E.2d at 607 -08 .

2019"This evidence meets the requirements necessary to provide a proper foundation for the admission of the blood alcohol test results." Drdak , 330 N.C. at 592 , 411 S.E.2d at 607 -08 .

12
State v. Lockleargreen
nc · 2009 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019When “the State seeks to introduce forensic analyses, ‘[a]bsent a showing that the analysts [are] unavailable to testify at trial and that petitioner had a prior opportunity to cross-examine them’ such evidence is inadmissible under Crawford.” State v. Locklear, 363 N.C. 438, 452 , 681 S.E.2d 293, 305 (2009) (quoting Melendez-Diaz, 557 U.S. at 311 ).

2019When “the State seeks to introduce forensic analyses, ‘[a]bsent a showing that the analysts [are] unavailable to testify at trial and that petitioner had a prior opportunity to cross-examine them’ such evidence is inadmissible under Crawford.” State v. Locklear, 363 N.C. 438, 452 , 681 S.E.2d 293, 305 (2009) (quoting Melendez-Diaz, 557 U.S. at 311 ).

11
State v. Harringtongreen
ncctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009State v. Harrington, 78 N.C.App. 39, 46 , 336 S.E.2d 852, 856 (1985) ("the statutory BAC is not a sine qua non of DWI") (citing State v. Sigmon, 74 N.C.App. 479 , 328 S.E.2d 843 (1985) (noting that a BAC of less than the statutory limit does not create a presumption that defendant is not impaired)).

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State v. Harringtongreen
ncctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009State v. Harrington, 78 N.C.App. 39, 46 , 336 S.E.2d 852, 856 (1985) ("the statutory BAC is not a sine qua non of DWI") (citing State v. Sigmon, 74 N.C.App. 479 , 328 S.E.2d 843 (1985) (noting that a BAC of less than the statutory limit does not create a presumption that defendant is not impaired)).

11
State v. Catoegreen
ncctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See State v. Catoe, 78 N.C.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Powers v. Powers green
· 1998
2 sentences

2022Powers v. Powers 130 N.C.

2022Powers v. Powers 130 N.C.

22022–2022
Bullcoming v. New Mexico green
scotus · 2011
1 sentence

2026Bullcoming, 564 U.S. at 664–65.

12026–2026
Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts green
scotus · 2009
1 sentence

2019When “the State seeks to introduce forensic analyses, ‘[a]bsent a showing that the analysts [are] unavailable to testify at trial and that petitioner had a prior opportunity to cross-examine them’ such evidence is inadmissible under Crawford.” State v. Locklear, 363 N.C. 438, 452 , 681 S.E.2d 293, 305 (2009) (quoting Melendez-Diaz, 557 U.S. at 311 ).

12019–2019
State v. Hollingsworth green
ncctapp · 1985
2 sentences

2017The Court of Appeals observed that “[N.C.]G.S. § 20-16.2 operates to imply consent by an unconscious driver to a blood alcohol test.” Id. at 41, 334 S.E.2d at 467 .

2017The Court of Appeals observed that “[N.C.JG.S. § 20-16.2 operates to imply consent by an unconscious driver to a blood alcohol test.” Id. at 41, 334 S.E.2d at 467 .

12017–2017
State v. Oldham neutral
ncctapp · 1970
1 sentence

2011App. 172 , 177 S.E.2d 769 (1970), defendant contended that it was error to admit the result of a blood alcohol test, indicating that defendant had a blood alcohol content of .16, administered approximately two hours and twelve minutes after he was involved in an automobile accident.

12011–2011
State v. Sigmon green
ncctapp · 1985
2 sentences

2009State v. Harrington, 78 N.C.App. 39, 46 , 336 S.E.2d 852, 856 (1985) ("the statutory BAC is not a sine qua non of DWI") (citing State v. Sigmon, 74 N.C.App. 479 , 328 S.E.2d 843 (1985) (noting that a BAC of less than the statutory limit does not create a presumption that defendant is not impaired)).

2009State v. Harrington, 78 N.C.App. 39, 46 , 336 S.E.2d 852, 856 (1985) ("the statutory BAC is not a sine qua non of DWI") (citing State v. Sigmon, 74 N.C.App. 479 , 328 S.E.2d 843 (1985) (noting that a BAC of less than the statutory limit does not create a presumption that defendant is not impaired)).

12009–2009
State v. O'ROURKE green
ncctapp · 1994
2 sentences

1996Id. at 439 , 442 S.E.2d at 139 .

1996Id. at 439 , 442 S.E.2d at 139 .

11996–1996
State v. Grier green
nc · 1985
2 sentences

1996While our Courts do not require the person who draws the blood to testify in every case in order to establish a proper foundation, (See State v. Grier, 307 N.C. 628, 632 , 300 S.E.2d 351, 354 , (1983) appeal after remand, 314 N.C. 59 , 331 S.E.2d 669 (1985)) under these facts, other inconsistencies with these critical test results warranted a more thorough development of the chain of custody of plaintiff’s blood sample.

1996While our Courts do not require the person who draws the blood to testify in every case in order to establish a proper foundation, (See State v. Grier, 307 N.C. 628, 632 , 300 S.E.2d 351, 354 , (1983) appeal after remand, 314 N.C. 59 , 331 S.E.2d 669 (1985)) under these facts, other inconsistencies with these critical test results warranted a more thorough development of the chain of custody of plaintiff’s blood sample.

11996–1996
State v. Grier green
nc · 1983
2 sentences

1996While our Courts do not require the person who draws the blood to testify in every case in order to establish a proper foundation, (See State v. Grier, 307 N.C. 628, 632 , 300 S.E.2d 351, 354 , (1983) appeal after remand, 314 N.C. 59 , 331 S.E.2d 669 (1985)) under these facts, other inconsistencies with these critical test results warranted a more thorough development of the chain of custody of plaintiff’s blood sample.

1996While our Courts do not require the person who draws the blood to testify in every case in order to establish a proper foundation, (See State v. Grier, 307 N.C. 628, 632 , 300 S.E.2d 351, 354 , (1983) appeal after remand, 314 N.C. 59 , 331 S.E.2d 669 (1985)) under these facts, other inconsistencies with these critical test results warranted a more thorough development of the chain of custody of plaintiff’s blood sample.

11996–1996
State v. Garcia-Lorenzo green
ncctapp · 1993
1 sentence

1995Garcia-Lorenzo, 110 N.C.

11995–1995
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1985Other jurisdictions have begun their analysis of this question by referring to Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed. 2d 908 (1966).

1985Other jurisdictions have begun their analysis of this question by referring to Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed. 2d 908 (1966).

11985–1985
State v. Powell green
nc · 1971
2 sentences

1976State v. Powell, 279 N.C. 608 , 184 S.E. 2d 243 (1971) ; State v. Caviness, 7 N.C.

1976State v. Powell, 279 N.C. 608 , 184 S.E. 2d 243 (1971) ; State v. Caviness, 7 N.C.

11976–1976
State v. Caviness neutral
ncctapp · 1970
1 sentence

1976State v. Powell, 279 N.C. 608 , 184 S.E. 2d 243 (1971) ; State v. Caviness, 7 N.C.

11976–1976
McNeil v. Williams green
ncctapp · 1972
1 sentence

1973Osborne v. Ice Co., 249 N.C. 387 , 106 S.E. 2d 573 ; McNeil v. Williams, 16 N.C.

11973–1973
Osborne v. Colonial Ice Company neutral
nc · 1959
2 sentences

1973Osborne v. Ice Co., 249 N.C. 387 , 106 S.E. 2d 573 ; McNeil v. Williams, 16 N.C.

1973Osborne v. Ice Co., 249 N.C. 387 , 106 S.E. 2d 573 ; McNeil v. Williams, 16 N.C.

11973–1973

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-16.2 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-138.1 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1443 (3) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-139.1 (3)

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

PA 131 (1970–2026) TX 130 (1961–2026) FL 102 (1967–2023) GA 95 (1966–2025) IL 94 (1972–2024) CA 85 (1960–2024) MO 83 (1968–2024) OH 75 (1973–2025) NY 66 (1970–2023) WA 56 (1975–2024) ND 52 (1980–2020) TN 51 (1975–2025) LA 50 (1976–2021) CO 48 (1946–2024) ME 48 (1969–2025) KS 47 (1966–2024) ID 46 (1971–2025) MI 45 (1975–2025) MN 44 (1975–2015) OR 40 (1973–2026) AL 39 (1980–2015) NM 32 (1964–2025) AZ 31 (1967–2020) MA 28 (1984–2023) MS 28 (1984–2024) VA 25 (1966–2019) WI 25 (1977–2024) CT 23 (1988–2026) MT 21 (1971–2024) MD 20 (1984–2022) NJ 18 (1965–2021) KY 18 (1971–2025) NH 18 (1984–2020) NC 17 (1973–2026) IN 15 (1976–2016) IA 15 (1973–2021) WY 14 (1968–2022) OK 14 (1973–2014) HI 14 (1995–2020) SD 13 (1969–2022) NE 12 (1977–2020) AK 11 (1974–2001) SC 11 (1990–2014) VT 11 (1965–2024) AR 10 (1988–2015) UT 8 (1979–2009) NV 7 (1969–2013) WV 7 (1980–2021) DE 7 (1973–2019) RI 6 (1984–2004) DC 4 (1983–2001)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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