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results of the breathalyzer test in South Carolina

10 South Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2013 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Jansengreen
sc · 1991 · cited in 4 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2013
2 sentences

2011Cf. Jansen, 305 S.C. at 322 , 408 S.E.2d at 237 (“[T]he Parker precautions are intended to insure that the results of the breathalyzer test if given are accurate and reliable as evidence at trial.”).

2011Cf. Jansen, 305 S.C. at 322 , 408 S.E.2d at 237 (“[T]he Parker precautions are intended to insure that the results of the breathalyzer test if given are accurate and reliable as evidence at trial.”).

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State v. Andersengreen
neb · 1983 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See State v. Andersen, 213 Neb. 695, 703 , 331 N.W. (2d) 507, 512 (1983) (“When one considers the evidence concerning Andersen’s manner of driving, his physical appearance and behavior, and the result of the Intoximeter test, no other result could have reasonably been reached but that of guilty.”); see also, Cagle, 158 A.D. (2d) 931, 551 N.Y.S. (2d) 95 (the admission of the defendant’s statements obtained in violation of Miranda held harmless beyond a reasonable doubt because the evidence of the defendant’s guilt was overwhelming and the testimony of both the defendant and his witness was esse

1991See State v. Andersen, 213 Neb. 695, 703 , 331 N.W. (2d) 507, 512 (1983) (“When one considers the evidence concerning Andersen’s manner of driving, his physical appearance and behavior, and the result of the Intoximeter test, no other result could have reasonably been reached but that of guilty.”); see also, Cagle, 158 A.D. (2d) 931, 551 N.Y.S. (2d) 95 (the admission of the defendant’s statements obtained in violation of Miranda held harmless beyond a reasonable doubt because the evidence of the defendant’s guilt was overwhelming and the testimony of both the defendant and his witness was esse

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Parker green
sc · 1978
2 sentences

2003State v. Parker , 271 S.C. 159 , 245 S.E.2d 904 (1978).

2003State v. Parker , 271 S.C. 159 , 245 S.E.2d 904 (1978).

12003–2003
State v. Morgan green
sc · 1984
2 sentences

1996These facts are taken from the summaries of the testimony appearing in the magistrate’s and circuit court judge’s orders. 2 The magistrate granted Osborne’s motion to strike the field sobriety test, but admitted the results of the breathalyzer test. 3 The court in Morgan found Morgan’s statement was not an inadmissible confession due to the State’s failure to give the Miranda warnings required by Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ,16 L.Ed. (2d) 694 (1966) in custodial interrogations. 282 S.C. at 411-12 , 319 S.E. (2d) at 336-37 .

1996These facts are taken from the summaries of the testimony appearing in the magistrate’s and circuit court judge’s orders. 2 The magistrate granted Osborne’s motion to strike the field sobriety test, but admitted the results of the breathalyzer test. 3 The court in Morgan found Morgan’s statement was not an inadmissible confession due to the State’s failure to give the Miranda warnings required by Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ,16 L.Ed. (2d) 694 (1966) in custodial interrogations. 282 S.C. at 411-12 , 319 S.E. (2d) at 336-37 .

11996–1996
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1996These facts are taken from the summaries of the testimony appearing in the magistrate’s and circuit court judge’s orders. 2 The magistrate granted Osborne’s motion to strike the field sobriety test, but admitted the results of the breathalyzer test. 3 The court in Morgan found Morgan’s statement was not an inadmissible confession due to the State’s failure to give the Miranda warnings required by Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ,16 L.Ed. (2d) 694 (1966) in custodial interrogations. 282 S.C. at 411-12 , 319 S.E. (2d) at 336-37 .

1996These facts are taken from the summaries of the testimony appearing in the magistrate’s and circuit court judge’s orders. 2 The magistrate granted Osborne’s motion to strike the field sobriety test, but admitted the results of the breathalyzer test. 3 The court in Morgan found Morgan’s statement was not an inadmissible confession due to the State’s failure to give the Miranda warnings required by Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ,16 L.Ed. (2d) 694 (1966) in custodial interrogations. 282 S.C. at 411-12 , 319 S.E. (2d) at 336-37 .

11996–1996
South Carolina Department of Highways & Public Transportation v. Horne green
scctapp · 1990
1 sentence

1991In considering the purpose and applicability of precautions required in Parker , we find persuasive the reasoning of a recent decision of the Court of Appeals in a case similar to the case at bar, Ex parte: Horne in re: SCDHPT v. Horne, — S.C. —, 397 S.E. (2d) 788 (S.C.

11991–1991
State v. Martin green
sc · 1980
1 sentence

1984Code Ann. § 56-5-2950 which requires the test be administered, “at the direction of a law enforcement officer who has apprehended a person while driving ... under the influence____” (Emphasis added.) We have addressed this issue in State v. Martin, 275 S. C. 141, 268 S. E. (2d) 105 (1980).

11984–1984
State v. Baker green
wash · 1960
1 sentence

1978We recommend the reading of State v. Baker, 56 Wash. (2d) 846, 355 P. (2d) 806 (1960), and follow with approval the requirements set forth by the Supreme Court of the State of Washington. 2 Prior to admitting such evidence, the State may be required to prove (1) that the machine was in proper working order at the time of the test; (2) that the correct chemicals had been used; (3) that the accused was not allowed to put anything in his mouth for 20 minutes prior to the test, 3 and (4) that the test was administered by a qualified person in the proper manner. 4 The testimony of the operator that

11978–1978

Statutes the citing opinions construe

SC § S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-2950 (6) SC § S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-2953 (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

NY 31 (1968–2025) MO 14 (1969–2023) IL 14 (1974–2026) OH 13 (1970–2025) NC 13 (1967–2014) SC 10 (1978–2013) AK 10 (1979–2020) ND 9 (1974–2018) NJ 7 (1984–2018) CA 6 (1971–1983) MA 5 (1986–2018) IA 5 (1973–2020) PA 5 (1973–2017) MI 5 (1977–2008) FL 4 (1982–2025) TX 3 (1974–2014) WI 3 (1984–1989) OK 3 (1975–1979) IN 3 (1975–2017) CO 3 (2020–2025) NH 2 (1975–1978) LA 2 (2005–2013) OR 2 (1981–2009) GA 2 (1985–1991) AL 2 (1986–1989) MD 2 (2006–2011)

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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