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performance of a chemical test in North Dakota

15 North Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 1985–2022 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Knudson v. Director, North Dakota Department of Transportationgreen
nd · 1995 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Dep’t of Transp., 530 N.W.2d 313, 318 (N.D. 1995) (citing reference omitted). [¶13] At an administrative hearing, a report and notice form is prima facie evidence of its contents, including the time of driving.

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State v. Motskogreen
nd · 1978 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015State v. Motsko, 261 N.W.2d 860, 864 (N.D.1977) (internal citations omitted). [¶ 11] Here, the information charging Montplaisir with criminal vehicular injury under N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01.2(2) stated: [On] September 20, 2013: [t]he Defendant operated a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and as a result he caused substantial bodily or serious bodily injury to another individual to-wit: that on or about the above-stated date, the defendant ... drove a vehicle in Fargo, ... when at the time the defendant was under the influence of intoxicating liquor or had an alcohol concentration of at l

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State v. Olsongreen
nd · 1996 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015That person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor.” [¶ 5] ‘We review challenges to the sufficiency of the evidence by drawing all inferences in favor of the verdict.” State v. Lusby, 1998 ND 19, ¶ 5 , 574 N.W.2d 805 (citing State v. Olson, 552 N.W.2d 362, 364 (N.D.1996)).

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City of Minot v. Bjellandgreen
nd · 1990 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003State v. Whitney, 377 N.W.2d 132, 133 (N.D.1985) (citing State v. Kimball, 361 N.W.2d 601 (N.D.1985); State v. Gawryluk, 351 N.W.2d 94 (N.D.1984); State v. Kisse, 351 N.W.2d 97 (1984)). “[T]he crime created by subsection (l)(b) is driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, regardless of the driver’s blood alcohol concentration.” State v. Schwab, 2003 ND 119, ¶ 8 , 665 N.W.2d 52 (citing City of Minot v. Bjelland, 452 N.W.2d 348, 350 (N.D.1990)).

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State v. Whitneygreen
nd · 1985 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003State v. Whitney, 377 N.W.2d 132, 133 (N.D.1985) (citing State v. Kimball, 361 N.W.2d 601 (N.D.1985); State v. Gawryluk, 351 N.W.2d 94 (N.D.1984); State v. Kisse, 351 N.W.2d 97 (1984)). “[T]he crime created by subsection (l)(b) is driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, regardless of the driver’s blood alcohol concentration.” State v. Schwab, 2003 ND 119, ¶ 8 , 665 N.W.2d 52 (citing City of Minot v. Bjelland, 452 N.W.2d 348, 350 (N.D.1990)).

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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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State v. His Chasegreen
nd · 1995 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996The essential elements instruction given by the court stated, in part: “The State satisfies its burden of proof only if the evidence shows beyond a reasonable doubt ... [t]he defendant had a blood alcohol concentration of at least ten one-hundredths of one percent by weight at the time of the performance of a chemical test within two hours after driving.” The chemical test instruction given by the court stated, in part: “The accuracy and reliability of the [chemical] test is a question of fact which is left solely for your determination.” The jury, in its verdict, found that Steinmetz drove “u

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State v. Vogelgreen
nd · 1991 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995He argues that the only definition of *655 driving under the influence of alcohol provided by statute is found in subsection 39-08-01(1)(a), N.D.C.C., and requires the state to prove "an alcohol concentration of at least ten one-hundredths of one percent by weight at the time of the performance of a chemical test within two hours after the driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle." He cites State v. Vogel, 467 N.W.2d 86 (N.D. 1991).

1995He argues that the only definition of driving under the influence of alcohol provided by statute is found in subsection 39-08-01(l)(a), N.D.C.C., and requires the state to prove “an alcohol concentration of at least ten one-hundredths of one percent by weight at the time of the performance of a chemical test within two hours after the driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle.” He cites State v. Vogel, 467 N.W.2d 86 (N.D.1991).

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State v. Allengreen
nd · 1975 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990State v. Allen, 237 N.W.2d 154, 162 (N.D.1975).

1990State v. Allen, 237 N.W.2d 154, 162 (N.D.1975).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Dettler v. Sprynczynatyk green
nd · 2004
2 sentences

2013B [¶ 19] Relying on this Court’s decision in Dettler v. Sprynczynatyk, 2004 ND 54 , 676 N.W.2d 799 , the Department argues, even without the witnesses’ statements, circumstantial evidence supports the hearing officer’s finding that Dawson was driving or in physical control of a motor vehicle within two hours of the performance of a chemical test because one could infer the accident happened just pri- or to dispatch’s initial report to Officer Van Inwagen. [¶ 20] In Dettler , an officer observed a vehicle in a snow-covered ditch on the north side of Main Street, Fargo, North Dakota.

2013B [¶ 19] Relying on this Court’s decision in Dettler v. Sprynczynatyk, 2004 ND 54 , 676 N.W.2d 799 , the Department argues, even without the witnesses’ statements, circumstantial evidence supports the hearing officer’s finding that Dawson was driving or in physical control of a motor vehicle within two hours of the performance of a chemical test because one could infer the accident happened just pri- or to dispatch’s initial report to Officer Van Inwagen. [¶ 20] In Dettler , an officer observed a vehicle in a snow-covered ditch on the north side of Main Street, Fargo, North Dakota.

22013–2013
State v. Kimball green
nd · 1985
2 sentences

2003State v. Whitney, 377 N.W.2d 132, 133 (N.D.1985) (citing State v. Kimball, 361 N.W.2d 601 (N.D.1985); State v. Gawryluk, 351 N.W.2d 94 (N.D.1984); State v. Kisse, 351 N.W.2d 97 (1984)). “[T]he crime created by subsection (l)(b) is driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, regardless of the driver’s blood alcohol concentration.” State v. Schwab, 2003 ND 119, ¶ 8 , 665 N.W.2d 52 (citing City of Minot v. Bjelland, 452 N.W.2d 348, 350 (N.D.1990)).

1991Vogel argues that this • part created a “mandatory irrebuttable presumption” because it “contained no qualifying phrases and thus would lead a reasonable juror to have understood that once the State had proved the Defendant had a blood alcohol content above .10 that was it.” *89 Vogel was convicted of violating NDCC 39-08-01(l)(b) by actual physical control of a vehicle while “under the influence of intoxicating liquor.” See State v. Kimball, 361 N.W.2d 601 (N.D.1985).

21991–2003
Pavek v. Moore neutral
nd · 1997
2 sentences

2017(Emphasis added.) “To establish a per se violation of N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01(l)(a), a chemical test must be. performed within two hours of driving.” Pavek, 1997 ND 77, ¶ 7 , 562 N.W.2d 574 . [¶ 11] The Department’s report and notice form is. admissible as prima facie evidence of its contents once it is forwarded to the director of the Department.

2017(Emphasis added.) “To establish a per se violation of N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01(l)(a), a chemical test must be. performed within two hours of driving.” Pavek, 1997 ND 77, ¶ 7 , 562 N.W.2d 574 . [¶ 11] The Department’s report and notice form is. admissible as prima facie evidence of its contents once it is forwarded to the director of the Department.

12017–2017
State v. Lusby green
nd · 1998
2 sentences

2015That person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor.” [¶ 5] ‘We review challenges to the sufficiency of the evidence by drawing all inferences in favor of the verdict.” State v. Lusby, 1998 ND 19, ¶ 5 , 574 N.W.2d 805 (citing State v. Olson, 552 N.W.2d 362, 364 (N.D.1996)).

2015That person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor.” [¶ 5] ‘We review challenges to the sufficiency of the evidence by drawing all inferences in favor of the verdict.” State v. Lusby, 1998 ND 19, ¶ 5 , 574 N.W.2d 805 (citing State v. Olson, 552 N.W.2d 362, 364 (N.D.1996)).

12015–2015
Vanlishout v. North Dakota Department of Transportation neutral
nd · 2011
2 sentences

2013III [¶8] The Department argues the hearing officer’s findings of fact support the conclusion of law that the police officer had reasonable grounds to believe Painte was in actual physical control of the vehicle in violation of N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01. [¶9] Under N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01(1)(a), a person is prohibited from being “in actual physical control of any vehicle upon a highway or upon public or private areas to which the public has a right of access for vehicular use in this state if . . . [t]hat person has an alcohol concentration of at least eight one-hundredths of one percent by weight at the

2013III [¶ 8] The Department argues the hearing officer’s findings of fact support the conclusion of law that the police officer had reasonable grounds to believe Painte was in actual physical control of the vehicle in violation of N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01. [¶ 9] Under N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01(l)(a), a person is prohibited from being “in actual physical control of any vehicle upon a highway or upon public or private areas to which the public has a right of access for vehicular use in this state if ... [t]hat person has an alcohol concentration of at least eight one-hundredths of one percent by weight at the

12013–2013
Rist v. North Dakota Department of Transportation green
nd · 2003
2 sentences

2013III [¶ 8] The Department argues the hearing officer’s findings of fact support the conclusion of law that the police officer had reasonable grounds to believe Painte was in actual physical control of the vehicle in violation of N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01. [¶ 9] Under N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01(l)(a), a person is prohibited from being “in actual physical control of any vehicle upon a highway or upon public or private areas to which the public has a right of access for vehicular use in this state if ... [t]hat person has an alcohol concentration of at least eight one-hundredths of one percent by weight at the

2013III [¶ 8] The Department argues the hearing officer’s findings of fact support the conclusion of law that the police officer had reasonable grounds to believe Painte was in actual physical control of the vehicle in violation of N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01. [¶ 9] Under N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01(l)(a), a person is prohibited from being “in actual physical control of any vehicle upon a highway or upon public or private areas to which the public has a right of access for vehicular use in this state if ... [t]hat person has an alcohol concentration of at least eight one-hundredths of one percent by weight at the

12013–2013
Hawes v. North Dakota Department of Transportation green
nd · 2007
2 sentences

2013III [¶ 8] The Department argues the hearing officer’s findings of fact support the conclusion of law that the police officer had reasonable grounds to believe Painte was in actual physical control of the vehicle in violation of N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01. [¶ 9] Under N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01(l)(a), a person is prohibited from being “in actual physical control of any vehicle upon a highway or upon public or private areas to which the public has a right of access for vehicular use in this state if ... [t]hat person has an alcohol concentration of at least eight one-hundredths of one percent by weight at the

2013III [¶ 8] The Department argues the hearing officer’s findings of fact support the conclusion of law that the police officer had reasonable grounds to believe Painte was in actual physical control of the vehicle in violation of N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01. [¶ 9] Under N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01(l)(a), a person is prohibited from being “in actual physical control of any vehicle upon a highway or upon public or private areas to which the public has a right of access for vehicular use in this state if ... [t]hat person has an alcohol concentration of at least eight one-hundredths of one percent by weight at the

12013–2013
Vanlishout v. N.D. Department of Transportation neutral
nd · 2011
2 sentences

2013III [¶8] The Department argues the hearing officer’s findings of fact support the conclusion of law that the police officer had reasonable grounds to believe Painte was in actual physical control of the vehicle in violation of N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01. [¶9] Under N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01(1)(a), a person is prohibited from being “in actual physical control of any vehicle upon a highway or upon public or private areas to which the public has a right of access for vehicular use in this state if . . . [t]hat person has an alcohol concentration of at least eight one-hundredths of one percent by weight at the

2013III [¶ 8] The Department argues the hearing officer’s findings of fact support the conclusion of law that the police officer had reasonable grounds to believe Painte was in actual physical control of the vehicle in violation of N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01. [¶ 9] Under N.D.C.C. § 39-08-01(l)(a), a person is prohibited from being “in actual physical control of any vehicle upon a highway or upon public or private areas to which the public has a right of access for vehicular use in this state if ... [t]hat person has an alcohol concentration of at least eight one-hundredths of one percent by weight at the

12013–2013
State v. Schwab green
nd · 2003
2 sentences

2003State v. Whitney, 377 N.W.2d 132, 133 (N.D.1985) (citing State v. Kimball, 361 N.W.2d 601 (N.D.1985); State v. Gawryluk, 351 N.W.2d 94 (N.D.1984); State v. Kisse, 351 N.W.2d 97 (1984)). “[T]he crime created by subsection (l)(b) is driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, regardless of the driver’s blood alcohol concentration.” State v. Schwab, 2003 ND 119, ¶ 8 , 665 N.W.2d 52 (citing City of Minot v. Bjelland, 452 N.W.2d 348, 350 (N.D.1990)).

2003State v. Whitney, 377 N.W.2d 132, 133 (N.D.1985) (citing State v. Kimball, 361 N.W.2d 601 (N.D.1985); State v. Gawryluk, 351 N.W.2d 94 (N.D.1984); State v. Kisse, 351 N.W.2d 97 (1984)). “[T]he crime created by subsection (l)(b) is driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, regardless of the driver’s blood alcohol concentration.” State v. Schwab, 2003 ND 119, ¶ 8 , 665 N.W.2d 52 (citing City of Minot v. Bjelland, 452 N.W.2d 348, 350 (N.D.1990)).

12003–2003
State v. Gawryluk green
nd · 1984
1 sentence

2003State v. Whitney, 377 N.W.2d 132, 133 (N.D.1985) (citing State v. Kimball, 361 N.W.2d 601 (N.D.1985); State v. Gawryluk, 351 N.W.2d 94 (N.D.1984); State v. Kisse, 351 N.W.2d 97 (1984)). “[T]he crime created by subsection (l)(b) is driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, regardless of the driver’s blood alcohol concentration.” State v. Schwab, 2003 ND 119, ¶ 8 , 665 N.W.2d 52 (citing City of Minot v. Bjelland, 452 N.W.2d 348, 350 (N.D.1990)).

12003–2003
State v. Kisse green
nd · 1984
1 sentence

2003State v. Whitney, 377 N.W.2d 132, 133 (N.D.1985) (citing State v. Kimball, 361 N.W.2d 601 (N.D.1985); State v. Gawryluk, 351 N.W.2d 94 (N.D.1984); State v. Kisse, 351 N.W.2d 97 (1984)). “[T]he crime created by subsection (l)(b) is driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, regardless of the driver’s blood alcohol concentration.” State v. Schwab, 2003 ND 119, ¶ 8 , 665 N.W.2d 52 (citing City of Minot v. Bjelland, 452 N.W.2d 348, 350 (N.D.1990)).

12003–2003
State v. Johnson green
nd · 1987
1 sentence

1992NDCC §§ 1-02-02,1-02-03; State v. Johnson, 417 N.W.2d 365 (N.D.1987).

11992–1992
State v. Engebretson green
nd · 1982
1 sentence

1985It is therefore of no import that the State cannot establish the test was performed within two hours of Kimball’s driving. 2 *604 In this case there was sufficient evidence, see State v. Manke, 328 N.W.2d 799 (N.D.1982); Engebretson, supra, both in the form of the test results and the law enforcement officer’s testimony, that Kim-ball was driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor in violation of § 39-08-01(l)(b). 3 Kimball’s final argument is that the results of his blood test should have been suppressed as a product of an unreasonable search and seizure in violation of the Fourth and

11985–1985
State v. Manke green
nd · 1982
1 sentence

1985It is therefore of no import that the State cannot establish the test was performed within two hours of Kimball’s driving. 2 *604 In this case there was sufficient evidence, see State v. Manke, 328 N.W.2d 799 (N.D.1982); Engebretson, supra, both in the form of the test results and the law enforcement officer’s testimony, that Kim-ball was driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor in violation of § 39-08-01(l)(b). 3 Kimball’s final argument is that the results of his blood test should have been suppressed as a product of an unreasonable search and seizure in violation of the Fourth and

11985–1985

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 39-20-07 (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

CA 18 (1993–2023) ND 15 (1985–2022) PA 2 (1995–2000)

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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