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HGN test in Idaho

13 Idaho opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2024 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Idaho 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Garrettgreen
idaho · 1991 · cited in 8 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1992–2016
2 sentences

2016See State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878, 883 , 811 P.2d 488, 493 (1991) (“Qualifying police officers as experts on the administration of the HGN test is a simple matter....”), Although Rule 703 permitted Deputy Smith to rely on the instruction he had received at the police academy as to the significance of vertical nystagmus when forming his opinion that Hill was under the influence of alcohol, Rule 703 did not permit that information to be disclosed to the jury in the absence of a ruling that its probative value substantially outweighed its prejudicial effect.

2016See State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878, 883 , 811 P.2d 488, 493 (1991) (“Qualifying police officers as experts on the administration of the HGN test is a simple matter....”), Although Rule 703 permitted Deputy Smith to rely on the instruction he had received at the police academy as to the significance of vertical nystagmus when forming his opinion that Hill was under the influence of alcohol, Rule 703 did not permit that information to be disclosed to the jury in the absence of a ruling that its probative value substantially outweighed its prejudicial effect.

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State v. Gleasongreen
idaho · 1992 · cited in 6 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1995–2015
2 sentences

2015In a subsequent case, the Supreme Court confirmed the holding in Garrett, stating that HGN test evidence may be used “only in conjunction with evidence from other field sobriety tests, and [Garrett] permits the arresting officer to testify only that nystagmus may be an indicator of intoxication, not that it is conclusive evidence.” State v. Gleason, 123 Idaho 62, 66 , 844 P.2d 691, 695 (1992) (emphasis in original).

2015In a subsequent case, the Supreme Court confirmed the holding in Garrett, stating that HGN test evidence may be used “only in conjunction with evidence from other field sobriety tests, and [Garrett] permits the arresting officer to testify only that nystagmus may be an indicator of intoxication, not that it is conclusive evidence.” State v. Gleason, 123 Idaho 62, 66 , 844 P.2d 691, 695 (1992) (emphasis in original).

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State v. Mark C. Huntergreen
idahoctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Taken together, and under the totality of the circumstances, the district court found that “these facts [gave] rise to probable cause to arrest Cabrito for driving under the influence.” The district court also found State v. Hunter, 156 Idaho 568 , 328 P.3d 548 (Ct. App. 2014) “persuasive” and determined “the facts in this case and Hunter are very similar.” In Hunter, this Court held that the information available to the arresting officer, including HGN test results, provided probable cause to arrest Hunter for DUI.

2024Taken together, and under the totality of the circumstances, the district court found that “these facts [gave] rise to probable cause to arrest Cabrito for driving under the influence.” The district court also found State v. Hunter, 156 Idaho 568 , 328 P.3d 548 (Ct. App. 2014) “persuasive” and determined “the facts in this case and Hunter are very similar.” In Hunter, this Court held that the information available to the arresting officer, including HGN test results, provided probable cause to arrest Hunter for DUI.

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State v. Martinez-Gonzalezgreen
idahoctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See generally State v. Martinez-Gonzalez, 152 Idaho 775, 779-80 , 275 P.3d 1, 5-6 (Ct.App.2012) (reviewing probable cause to arrest for DUI and examining many other case scenarios).

2014See generally State v. Martinez-Gonzalez, 152 Idaho 775, 779-80 , 275 P.3d 1, 5-6 (Ct.App.2012) (reviewing probable cause to arrest for DUI and examining many other case scenarios).

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State v. Reedgreen
orctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See State v. Reed, 83 Or.App. 451 , 732 P.2d 66 (1987); State v. Barker, 366 S.E.2d 642 (W.Va.1988).

1991See State v. Reed, 83 Or.App. 451 , 732 P.2d 66 (1987); State v. Barker, 366 S.E.2d 642 (W.Va.1988).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Rodgers green
idaho · 1991
2 sentences

2003State v. Faught, 127 Idaho 873 , 908 P.2d 566 (1995) (admission of expert opinion testimony linking defendant to crime based upon DNA evidence was upheld where witness was qualified as an expert witness in the field and the statistical base used in determining the frequency of a random DNA match was scientifically reliable); State v. Gleason, 123 Idaho 62 , 844 P.2d 691 (1992) (foundation for admission of opinion testimony regarding horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test required showing that HGN test was scientifically reliable and that witness was qualified to testify regarding the test and ad

2003State v. Faught, 127 Idaho 873 , 908 P.2d 566 (1995) (admission of expert opinion testimony linking defendant to crime based upon DNA evidence was upheld where witness was qualified as an expert witness in the field and the statistical base used in determining the frequency of a random DNA match was scientifically reliable); State v. Gleason, 123 Idaho 62 , 844 P.2d 691 (1992) (foundation for admission of opinion testimony regarding horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test required showing that HGN test was scientifically reliable and that witness was qualified to testify regarding the test and ad

12003–2003
State v. Faught green
idaho · 1995
2 sentences

2003State v. Faught, 127 Idaho 873 , 908 P.2d 566 (1995) (admission of expert opinion testimony linking defendant to crime based upon DNA evidence was upheld where witness was qualified as an expert witness in the field and the statistical base used in determining the frequency of a random DNA match was scientifically reliable); State v. Gleason, 123 Idaho 62 , 844 P.2d 691 (1992) (foundation for admission of opinion testimony regarding horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test required showing that HGN test was scientifically reliable and that witness was qualified to testify regarding the test and ad

2003State v. Faught, 127 Idaho 873 , 908 P.2d 566 (1995) (admission of expert opinion testimony linking defendant to crime based upon DNA evidence was upheld where witness was qualified as an expert witness in the field and the statistical base used in determining the frequency of a random DNA match was scientifically reliable); State v. Gleason, 123 Idaho 62 , 844 P.2d 691 (1992) (foundation for admission of opinion testimony regarding horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test required showing that HGN test was scientifically reliable and that witness was qualified to testify regarding the test and ad

12003–2003
State v. Clark green
mont · 1988
2 sentences

1991State v. Clark, 234 Mont. 222 , 762 P.2d 853 (1988).

1991State v. Clark, 234 Mont. 222 , 762 P.2d 853 (1988).

11991–1991
State v. Murphy green
iowa · 1990
2 sentences

1991This phenomenon was recently described in State v. Murphy, 451 N.W.2d 154 (Iowa 1990): At the outset we note that the principal obstacle to the admissibility of the horizontal gaze nystagmus test may be its pretentiously scientific name.

1991This phenomenon was recently described in State v. Murphy, 451 N.W.2d 154 (Iowa 1990): At the outset we note that the principal obstacle to the admissibility of the horizontal gaze nystagmus test may be its pretentiously scientific name.

11991–1991
State v. Superior Court green
ariz · 1986
2 sentences

1991State v. Superior Court, 149 Ariz. 269 , 718 P.2d 171 (1986).

1991State v. Superior Court, 149 Ariz. 269 , 718 P.2d 171 (1986).

11991–1991
State v. Crea green
idaho · 1991
2 sentences

1991In our recent case of State v. Crea, 119 Idaho 352 , 806 P.2d 445 (1991), we expressly declined to adopt the Frye criterion as the basis for admission of scientifically derived evidence as it related to the facts of that case.

1991In our recent case of State v. Crea, 119 Idaho 352 , 806 P.2d 445 (1991), we expressly declined to adopt the Frye criterion as the basis for admission of scientifically derived evidence as it related to the facts of that case.

11991–1991
State v. Horsley green
idaho · 1990
2 sentences

1991Unlike the scientific procedure of DNA “fingerprinting” discussed in State v. Horsley, 117 Idaho 920 , 792 P.2d 945 (1990), in which the reliability of that test was directly related to the procedures and protocols involved because of the possibility of test sample contamination and confusion, the HGN test is a test for an on the scene, readily observable phenomenon.

1991Unlike the scientific procedure of DNA “fingerprinting” discussed in State v. Horsley, 117 Idaho 920 , 792 P.2d 945 (1990), in which the reliability of that test was directly related to the procedures and protocols involved because of the possibility of test sample contamination and confusion, the HGN test is a test for an on the scene, readily observable phenomenon.

11991–1991
Frye v. United States red
cadc · 1923
2 sentences

1991Garrett refers to the Frye test for novel scientific evidence, Frye v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C.Cir.1923), and to an Arizona case which determined that the HGN test satisfies Frye.

1991Garrett refers to the Frye test for novel scientific evidence, Frye v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C.Cir.1923), and to an Arizona case which determined that the HGN test satisfies Frye.

11991–1991
State v. Barker green
wva · 1988
2 sentences

1991See State v. Reed, 83 Or.App. 451 , 732 P.2d 66 (1987); State v. Barker, 366 S.E.2d 642 (W.Va.1988).

1991See State v. Reed, 83 Or.App. 451 , 732 P.2d 66 (1987); State v. Barker, 366 S.E.2d 642 (W.Va.1988).

11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ID § Idaho Code § 18-8004 (9)

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

TX 309 (1987–2026) OH 179 (1990–2026) IL 96 (1988–2026) GA 70 (1992–2025) OR 57 (1987–2026) NM 34 (1998–2024) MO 31 (1993–2024) PA 27 (1987–2024) AZ 21 (1985–2016) NC 20 (1997–2025) MT 19 (1988–2025) HI 18 (1999–2023) ME 17 (1997–2022) MS 17 (1994–2023) TN 16 (1997–2025) DE 15 (1996–2026) WA 15 (1994–2025) AL 14 (1989–2018) NY 14 (1991–2019) WI 13 (1999–2024) ID 13 (1991–2024) FL 13 (1987–2012) CA 13 (1990–2024) SC 12 (1996–2017) KS 11 (1992–2022) ND 10 (1994–2023) WV 10 (1988–2019) NH 9 (2002–2019) MD 9 (1995–2024) CT 8 (1994–2002) VT 8 (1998–2022) NJ 6 (2000–2020) MA 6 (1997–2026) LA 6 (1990–2012) IA 6 (1990–2019) DC 6 (2001–2024) IN 5 (2003–2018) NE 4 (2000–2026) MI 4 (1996–2024) AR 4 (1993–2025) KY 4 (1996–2025) CO 4 (2019–2025) UT 4 (1995–2025) AK 3 (1990–1998) VA 2 (2012–2024) OK 2 (2010–2020) SD 2 (2002–2013)

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