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HGN test in Maryland

9 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1995–2024 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland 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 (27)

CaseFollowedCited
State Ex Rel. Hamilton v. City Court of City of Mesagreen
ariz · 1990 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–2009
2 sentences

2009Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P.2d 855, 858 (1990) (recognizing that the foundation for admitting HGN evidence must "describ[e] the officer's education and experience in administering the test and show[] that proper procedures were followed"); State v. Armstrong, 561 So.2d 883, 887 (La.Ct.App.1990) ("[A] proper foundation for admitting the test has been laid when a showing has been made that the officer who administered the test was trained in the procedure, was certified in its administration and that the procedure was properly administered."); State v. Baue, 258 Neb. 968 , 607

2009Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P.2d 855, 858 (1990) (recognizing that the foundation for admitting HGN evidence must "describ[e] the officer's education and experience in administering the test and show[] that proper procedures were followed"); State v. Armstrong, 561 So.2d 883, 887 (La.Ct.App.1990) ("[A] proper foundation for admitting the test has been laid when a showing has been made that the officer who administered the test was trained in the procedure, was certified in its administration and that the procedure was properly administered."); State v. Baue, 258 Neb. 968 , 607

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State v. Blackwellgreen
md · 2009 · cited in 5 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2024
2 sentences

2024Following Ragland, Blackwell considered whether an officer needed to be qualified as an expert to testify about his administration of the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (“HGN”) test, a field sobriety test administered upon drunk driving suspects, in which the test administrator looks for signs of inadvertent eye movement while the subject is directed to look in different directions, was expert testimony, “emphasizing that the HGN test is a scientific test[.]” 408 Md. at 681 , 971 A.2d at 298 .

2024Following Ragland, Blackwell considered whether an officer needed to be qualified as an expert to testify about his administration of the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (“HGN”) test, a field sobriety test administered upon drunk driving suspects, in which the test administrator looks for signs of inadvertent eye movement while the subject is directed to look in different directions, was expert testimony, “emphasizing that the HGN test is a scientific test[.]” 408 Md. at 681 , 971 A.2d at 298 .

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State v. Bressongreen
ohio · 1990 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–2009
2 sentences

2009Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P.2d 855, 858 (1990) (recognizing that the foundation for admitting HGN evidence must "describ[e] the officer's education and experience in administering the test and show[] that proper procedures were followed"); State v. Armstrong, 561 So.2d 883, 887 (La.Ct.App.1990) ("[A] proper foundation for admitting the test has been laid when a showing has been made that the officer who administered the test was trained in the procedure, was certified in its administration and that the procedure was properly administered."); State v. Baue, 258 Neb. 968 , 607

2009Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P.2d 855, 858 (1990) (recognizing that the foundation for admitting HGN evidence must "describ[e] the officer's education and experience in administering the test and show[] that proper procedures were followed"); State v. Armstrong, 561 So.2d 883, 887 (La.Ct.App.1990) ("[A] proper foundation for admitting the test has been laid when a showing has been made that the officer who administered the test was trained in the procedure, was certified in its administration and that the procedure was properly administered."); State v. Baue, 258 Neb. 968 , 607

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State v. Armstronggreen
lactapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–2009
2 sentences

2009Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P.2d 855, 858 (1990) (recognizing that the foundation for admitting HGN evidence must "describ[e] the officer's education and experience in administering the test and show[] that proper procedures were followed"); State v. Armstrong, 561 So.2d 883, 887 (La.Ct.App.1990) ("[A] proper foundation for admitting the test has been laid when a showing has been made that the officer who administered the test was trained in the procedure, was certified in its administration and that the procedure was properly administered."); State v. Baue, 258 Neb. 968 , 607

2009Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P.2d 855, 858 (1990) (recognizing that the foundation for admitting HGN evidence must "describ[e] the officer's education and experience in administering the test and show[] that proper procedures were followed"); State v. Armstrong, 561 So.2d 883, 887 (La.Ct.App.1990) ("[A] proper foundation for admitting the test has been laid when a showing has been made that the officer who administered the test was trained in the procedure, was certified in its administration and that the procedure was properly administered."); State v. Baue, 258 Neb. 968 , 607

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City of Fargo v. McLaughlingreen
nd · 1994 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–2009
2 sentences

2009See, e.g., Fargo v. McLaughlin, 512 N.W.2d 700, 707 (N.D.1994) ("Through specialized training in HGN, the officer is able to draw inferences and deductions from his observations of the accused that might elude laypersons."); see also Schultz, 106 Md.App. at 150 , 664 A.2d at 62 (recognizing that even among those trained to administer the HGN test, "`the level of competency... is wide-ranging'" (quoting Stephanie E.

2009See, e.g., Fargo v. McLaughlin, 512 N.W.2d 700, 707 (N.D.1994) ("Through specialized training in HGN, the officer is able to draw inferences and deductions from his observations of the accused that might elude laypersons."); see also Schultz, 106 Md.App. at 150 , 664 A.2d at 62 (recognizing that even among those trained to administer the HGN test, "`the level of competency... is wide-ranging'" (quoting Stephanie E.

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State v. Garrettgreen
idaho · 1991 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1999
2 sentences

1999See, e.g., Whitson v. State, 314 Ark. 458 , 863 *557 S.W.2d 794, 797-98 (1993) (finding officer’s testimony of HGN result “relevant as some proof of intoxication,” but implying that HGN test may not be used to quantify BAC); State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878 , 811 P.2d 488, 491 (1991) (recognizing that “HGN test results may not be used at trial to establish the defendant’s blood alcohol level in the absence of the chemical analysis of the defendant’s blood, breath, or urine”); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.App.3d 538 , 170 Ill.Dec. 542 , 592 N.E.2d 1222, 1227 , appeal denied, 146 Ill.2d 634 , 176 I

1999See, e.g., Whitson v. State, 314 Ark. 458 , 863 *557 S.W.2d 794, 797-98 (1993) (finding officer’s testimony of HGN result “relevant as some proof of intoxication,” but implying that HGN test may not be used to quantify BAC); State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878 , 811 P.2d 488, 491 (1991) (recognizing that “HGN test results may not be used at trial to establish the defendant’s blood alcohol level in the absence of the chemical analysis of the defendant’s blood, breath, or urine”); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.App.3d 538 , 170 Ill.Dec. 542 , 592 N.E.2d 1222, 1227 , appeal denied, 146 Ill.2d 634 , 176 I

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Whitson v. Stategreen
ark · 1993 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1999
2 sentences

1999See, e.g., Whitson v. State, 314 Ark. 458 , 863 *557 S.W.2d 794, 797-98 (1993) (finding officer’s testimony of HGN result “relevant as some proof of intoxication,” but implying that HGN test may not be used to quantify BAC); State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878 , 811 P.2d 488, 491 (1991) (recognizing that “HGN test results may not be used at trial to establish the defendant’s blood alcohol level in the absence of the chemical analysis of the defendant’s blood, breath, or urine”); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.App.3d 538 , 170 Ill.Dec. 542 , 592 N.E.2d 1222, 1227 , appeal denied, 146 Ill.2d 634 , 176 I

1995See also Whitson v. State, 314 Ark. 458 , 863 S.W.2d 794 (1993) (Frye standard not used, holding that HGN test was not novel because of its use by law enforcement officials for over thirty-five years).

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State v. Sullivangreen
sc · 1993 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1999
2 sentences

1999See, e.g., Whitson v. State, 314 Ark. 458 , 863 *557 S.W.2d 794, 797-98 (1993) (finding officer’s testimony of HGN result “relevant as some proof of intoxication,” but implying that HGN test may not be used to quantify BAC); State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878 , 811 P.2d 488, 491 (1991) (recognizing that “HGN test results may not be used at trial to establish the defendant’s blood alcohol level in the absence of the chemical analysis of the defendant’s blood, breath, or urine”); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.App.3d 538 , 170 Ill.Dec. 542 , 592 N.E.2d 1222, 1227 , appeal denied, 146 Ill.2d 634 , 176 I

1999See, e.g., Whitson v. State, 314 Ark. 458 , 863 *557 S.W.2d 794, 797-98 (1993) (finding officer’s testimony of HGN result “relevant as some proof of intoxication,” but implying that HGN test may not be used to quantify BAC); State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878 , 811 P.2d 488, 491 (1991) (recognizing that “HGN test results may not be used at trial to establish the defendant’s blood alcohol level in the absence of the chemical analysis of the defendant’s blood, breath, or urine”); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.App.3d 538 , 170 Ill.Dec. 542 , 592 N.E.2d 1222, 1227 , appeal denied, 146 Ill.2d 634 , 176 I

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Wilson v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2005–2009
2 sentences

2009But see Wilson v. State, 124 Md.App. 543, 553 , 723 A.2d 494, 498 (1999) (holding that the HGN test may not be used to estimate a specific blood alcohol content).

2009But see Wilson v. State, 124 Md.App. 543, 553 , 723 A.2d 494, 498 (1999) (holding that the HGN test may not be used to estimate a specific blood alcohol content).

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Schultz v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–2009
2 sentences

2009See, e.g., Fargo v. McLaughlin, 512 N.W.2d 700, 707 (N.D.1994) ("Through specialized training in HGN, the officer is able to draw inferences and deductions from his observations of the accused that might elude laypersons."); see also Schultz, 106 Md.App. at 150 , 664 A.2d at 62 (recognizing that even among those trained to administer the HGN test, "`the level of competency... is wide-ranging'" (quoting Stephanie E.

2009See, e.g., Fargo v. McLaughlin, 512 N.W.2d 700, 707 (N.D.1994) ("Through specialized training in HGN, the officer is able to draw inferences and deductions from his observations of the accused that might elude laypersons."); see also Schultz, 106 Md.App. at 150 , 664 A.2d at 62 (recognizing that even among those trained to administer the HGN test, "`the level of competency... is wide-ranging'" (quoting Stephanie E.

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People v. Leahygreen
cal · 1994 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–2009
2 sentences

1995Ex parte Malone, 575 So.2d 106 (Ala.1990) (Alabama’s Supreme Court reversed, holding that, because it was scientific in nature, the admission of the HGN test without a foundation was not harmless); People v. Leahy, 8 Cal.4th 587 , 34 Cal.Rptr.2d 663 , 882 P.2d 321 (1994); Foster v. State, 204 Ga.App. 632 , 420 S.E.2d 78 (1992) (HGN test required a foundation but the error in failing to lay the foundation was harmless in light of other evidence.); People v. Vega, 145 Ill.App.3d 996 , 99 Ill.Dec. 808 , 496 N.E.2d 501 (1986) (HGN test required a Frye foundation to be laid; later cases determined

1995Ex parte Malone, 575 So.2d 106 (Ala.1990) (Alabama’s Supreme Court reversed, holding that, because it was scientific in nature, the admission of the HGN test without a foundation was not harmless); People v. Leahy, 8 Cal.4th 587 , 34 Cal.Rptr.2d 663 , 882 P.2d 321 (1994); Foster v. State, 204 Ga.App. 632 , 420 S.E.2d 78 (1992) (HGN test required a foundation but the error in failing to lay the foundation was harmless in light of other evidence.); People v. Vega, 145 Ill.App.3d 996 , 99 Ill.Dec. 808 , 496 N.E.2d 501 (1986) (HGN test required a Frye foundation to be laid; later cases determined

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Ragland v. Stategreen
md · 2005 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Relying on Ragland v. State, 385 Md. 706 , 870 A.2d 609 (2005), the intermediate appellate court held that Linger's testimony about the HGN test constituted expert testimony, the admission of which, without qualification by the trial court, was erroneous and warranted remand for a new trial.

2009Relying on Ragland v. State, 385 Md. 706 , 870 A.2d 609 (2005), the intermediate appellate court held that Linger's testimony about the HGN test constituted expert testimony, the admission of which, without qualification by the trial court, was erroneous and warranted remand for a new trial.

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Trimble v. Stategreen
md · 1984 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Trimble v. State, 300 Md. 387, 404 , 478 A.2d 1143, 1151 (1984) (recognizing that "questions of the qualifications of expert witnesses are for the court to decide as a preliminary matter of law"); McLAIN, MARYLAND EVIDENCE, § 702:4 ("Before a witness properly may be asked a question that calls for expert testimony, the witness' qualifications must be proved and the witness proffered to the court and accepted by it ... as an expert in the relevant field." (footnote omitted)).

2009See Trimble v. State, 300 Md. 387, 404 , 478 A.2d 1143, 1151 (1984) (recognizing that "questions of the qualifications of expert witnesses are for the court to decide as a preliminary matter of law"); McLAIN, MARYLAND EVIDENCE, § 702:4 ("Before a witness properly may be asked a question that calls for expert testimony, the witness' qualifications must be proved and the witness proffered to the court and accepted by it ... as an expert in the relevant field." (footnote omitted)).

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State v. Bauegreen
neb · 2000 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P.2d 855, 858 (1990) (recognizing that the foundation for admitting HGN evidence must "describ[e] the officer's education and experience in administering the test and show[] that proper procedures were followed"); State v. Armstrong, 561 So.2d 883, 887 (La.Ct.App.1990) ("[A] proper foundation for admitting the test has been laid when a showing has been made that the officer who administered the test was trained in the procedure, was certified in its administration and that the procedure was properly administered."); State v. Baue, 258 Neb. 968 , 607

2009Hamilton v. City Court, 165 Ariz. 514 , 799 P.2d 855, 858 (1990) (recognizing that the foundation for admitting HGN evidence must "describ[e] the officer's education and experience in administering the test and show[] that proper procedures were followed"); State v. Armstrong, 561 So.2d 883, 887 (La.Ct.App.1990) ("[A] proper foundation for admitting the test has been laid when a showing has been made that the officer who administered the test was trained in the procedure, was certified in its administration and that the procedure was properly administered."); State v. Baue, 258 Neb. 968 , 607

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State v. O'Keygreen
or · 1995 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See, e.g., Whitson v. State, 314 Ark. 458 , 863 *557 S.W.2d 794, 797-98 (1993) (finding officer’s testimony of HGN result “relevant as some proof of intoxication,” but implying that HGN test may not be used to quantify BAC); State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878 , 811 P.2d 488, 491 (1991) (recognizing that “HGN test results may not be used at trial to establish the defendant’s blood alcohol level in the absence of the chemical analysis of the defendant’s blood, breath, or urine”); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.App.3d 538 , 170 Ill.Dec. 542 , 592 N.E.2d 1222, 1227 , appeal denied, 146 Ill.2d 634 , 176 I

1999See, e.g., Whitson v. State, 314 Ark. 458 , 863 *557 S.W.2d 794, 797-98 (1993) (finding officer’s testimony of HGN result “relevant as some proof of intoxication,” but implying that HGN test may not be used to quantify BAC); State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878 , 811 P.2d 488, 491 (1991) (recognizing that “HGN test results may not be used at trial to establish the defendant’s blood alcohol level in the absence of the chemical analysis of the defendant’s blood, breath, or urine”); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.App.3d 538 , 170 Ill.Dec. 542 , 592 N.E.2d 1222, 1227 , appeal denied, 146 Ill.2d 634 , 176 I

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Yell v. Statered
oklacrimapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See, e.g., Whitson v. State, 314 Ark. 458 , 863 *557 S.W.2d 794, 797-98 (1993) (finding officer’s testimony of HGN result “relevant as some proof of intoxication,” but implying that HGN test may not be used to quantify BAC); State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878 , 811 P.2d 488, 491 (1991) (recognizing that “HGN test results may not be used at trial to establish the defendant’s blood alcohol level in the absence of the chemical analysis of the defendant’s blood, breath, or urine”); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.App.3d 538 , 170 Ill.Dec. 542 , 592 N.E.2d 1222, 1227 , appeal denied, 146 Ill.2d 634 , 176 I

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State v. Taylorgreen
me · 1997 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See, e.g., Whitson v. State, 314 Ark. 458 , 863 *557 S.W.2d 794, 797-98 (1993) (finding officer’s testimony of HGN result “relevant as some proof of intoxication,” but implying that HGN test may not be used to quantify BAC); State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878 , 811 P.2d 488, 491 (1991) (recognizing that “HGN test results may not be used at trial to establish the defendant’s blood alcohol level in the absence of the chemical analysis of the defendant’s blood, breath, or urine”); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.App.3d 538 , 170 Ill.Dec. 542 , 592 N.E.2d 1222, 1227 , appeal denied, 146 Ill.2d 634 , 176 I

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State v. Barkergreen
wva · 1988 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Estimates of blood alcohol content based on the HGN test are inadmissible. 366 S.E.2d at 646 (emphasis added).

1999Estimates of blood alcohol content based on the HGN test are inadmissible. 366 S.E.2d at 646 (emphasis added).

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State v. Murphygreen
iowa · 1990 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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State v. Reedgreen
orctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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State v. Biasgreen
la · 1993 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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Commonwealth v. Millergreen
pa · 1987 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
State v. Regangreen
lactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See also State v. Regan, 601 So.2d 5 (La.App. 3d Cir.1992), writ denied, 610 So.2d 815 -16 (1993).

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State v. Nagelgreen
ohioctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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State v. Wittegreen
kan · 1992 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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State v. Klawittergreen
minn · 1994 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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Malone v. City of Silverhillgreen
alacrimapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Wilson v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2005–2009
2 sentences

2009But see Wilson v. State, 124 Md.App. 543, 553 , 723 A.2d 494, 498 (1999) (holding that the HGN test may not be used to estimate a specific blood alcohol content).

2009But see Wilson v. State, 124 Md.App. 543, 553 , 723 A.2d 494, 498 (1999) (holding that the HGN test may not be used to estimate a specific blood alcohol content).

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Also cited on this issue (27)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Payne & Bond green
md · 2014
2 sentences

2024Blackwell emphasized the scientific nature of the HGN test, 408 Md. at 681 , 971 A.2d at 298 , and Payne focused on the breadth of technical data being tailored down and interpreted into a consumable format based on experience in the field, 440 Md. at 700–01, 104 A.3d at 154 .

2024Blackwell emphasized the scientific nature of the HGN test, 408 Md. at 681 , 971 A.2d at 298 , and Payne focused on the breadth of technical data being tailored down and interpreted into a consumable format based on experience in the field, 440 Md. at 700–01, 104 A.3d at 154 .

22024–2024
People v. Buening green
illappct · 1992
2 sentences

1999See, e.g., Whitson v. State, 314 Ark. 458 , 863 *557 S.W.2d 794, 797-98 (1993) (finding officer’s testimony of HGN result “relevant as some proof of intoxication,” but implying that HGN test may not be used to quantify BAC); State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878 , 811 P.2d 488, 491 (1991) (recognizing that “HGN test results may not be used at trial to establish the defendant’s blood alcohol level in the absence of the chemical analysis of the defendant’s blood, breath, or urine”); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.App.3d 538 , 170 Ill.Dec. 542 , 592 N.E.2d 1222, 1227 , appeal denied, 146 Ill.2d 634 , 176 I

1999See, e.g., Whitson v. State, 314 Ark. 458 , 863 *557 S.W.2d 794, 797-98 (1993) (finding officer’s testimony of HGN result “relevant as some proof of intoxication,” but implying that HGN test may not be used to quantify BAC); State v. Garrett, 119 Idaho 878 , 811 P.2d 488, 491 (1991) (recognizing that “HGN test results may not be used at trial to establish the defendant’s blood alcohol level in the absence of the chemical analysis of the defendant’s blood, breath, or urine”); People v. Buening, 229 Ill.App.3d 538 , 170 Ill.Dec. 542 , 592 N.E.2d 1222, 1227 , appeal denied, 146 Ill.2d 634 , 176 I

21995–1999
State v. Superior Court green
ariz · 1986
2 sentences

1999In State v. Superior Court (Blake), 149 Ariz. 269 , 718 P.2d 171 (1986), for example, the Arizona Supreme Court concluded that HGN test results are not admissible as evidence of specific blood alcohol content.

1999In State v. Superior Court (Blake), 149 Ariz. 269 , 718 P.2d 171 (1986), for example, the Arizona Supreme Court concluded that HGN test results are not admissible as evidence of specific blood alcohol content.

21995–1999
Emerson v. State green
texcrimapp · 1994
2 sentences

1999In that case, the court took “judicial notice of both the reliability of the theory underlying the HGN test and its technique.” Id. at 769 .

1995The difference between the HGN test and other, more common, field sobriety tests is that certain reactions to alcohol are so common that we take judicial notice of them.” (footnote omitted)); Commonwealth v. Miller, 367 Pa.Super. 359 , 532 A.2d 1186, 1189 (1987) (“Results of the HGN test are ... scientific evidence based on the scientific principle that consumption of alcohol causes the type of nystagmus measured by the HGN test.”); Emerson v. State, 880 S.W.2d 759 (Tex.Cr.App. en banc), cert. denied, — U.S. —, 115 S.Ct. 323 , 130 L.Ed.2d 284 (1994) (The court held that the HGN test was novel

21995–1999
United States v. Horn green
mdd · 2002
2 sentences

2009Horn, 185 F.Supp.2d at 555 ; Ruthardt, 680 A.2d at 360 ; Schultz, 106 Md.App. at 180 , 664 A.2d at 77 . [4] In the case at bar, relying on Ragland , the Court of Special Appeals held that "the trial court erred in admitting Trooper Linger's testimony without having him qualified as an expert." The State challenges only the determination of the intermediate appellate court that Linger presented expert testimony; it does not argue that Linger met the qualifications of an expert witness.

2009Horn, 185 F.Supp.2d at 555 ; Ruthardt, 680 A.2d at 360 ; Schultz, 106 Md.App. at 180 , 664 A.2d at 77 . [4] In the case at bar, relying on Ragland , the Court of Special Appeals held that "the trial court erred in admitting Trooper Linger's testimony without having him qualified as an expert." The State challenges only the determination of the intermediate appellate court that Linger presented expert testimony; it does not argue that Linger met the qualifications of an expert witness.

12009–2009
Fields v. State neutral
md · 2006
2 sentences

2009The State presents one question for our review: Did the Court of Special Appeals incorrectly apply Ragland v. State, 385 Md. 706 , 870 A.2d 609 (2005) when it concluded that the court erred in allowing the arresting officer to testify as to what he observed when he administered the HGN test to Blackwell and incorrectly fail to consider the "collective effect of other evidence," as this Court did in Fields v. State, 395 Md. 758 , 912 A.2d 637 (2006), when it found that the error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?

2009The State presents one question for our review: Did the Court of Special Appeals incorrectly apply Ragland v. State, 385 Md. 706 , 870 A.2d 609 (2005) when it concluded that the court erred in allowing the arresting officer to testify as to what he observed when he administered the HGN test to Blackwell and incorrectly fail to consider the "collective effect of other evidence," as this Court did in Fields v. State, 395 Md. 758 , 912 A.2d 637 (2006), when it found that the error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?

12009–2009
State v. Ruthardt green
delsuperct · 1996
2 sentences

2009Horn, 185 F.Supp.2d at 555 ; Ruthardt, 680 A.2d at 360 ; Schultz, 106 Md.App. at 180 , 664 A.2d at 77 . [4] In the case at bar, relying on Ragland , the Court of Special Appeals held that "the trial court erred in admitting Trooper Linger's testimony without having him qualified as an expert." The State challenges only the determination of the intermediate appellate court that Linger presented expert testimony; it does not argue that Linger met the qualifications of an expert witness.

2009Horn, 185 F.Supp.2d at 555 ; Ruthardt, 680 A.2d at 360 ; Schultz, 106 Md.App. at 180 , 664 A.2d at 77 . [4] In the case at bar, relying on Ragland , the Court of Special Appeals held that "the trial court erred in admitting Trooper Linger's testimony without having him qualified as an expert." The State challenges only the determination of the intermediate appellate court that Linger presented expert testimony; it does not argue that Linger met the qualifications of an expert witness.

12009–2009
State v. Helms green
nc · 1998
2 sentences

1999Id.

1999Id.

11999–1999
State v. Clark green
mont · 1988
11995–1995
State v. Armstrong green
la · 1990
11995–1995
Pennsylvania v. Muniz green
scotus · 1990
11995–1995
People v. Hood green
illappct · 1994
2 sentences

1995The appellate court for the Fourth District of Illinois, in People v. Hood, 265 Ill.App.3d 232 , 202 Ill.Dec. 618 , 638 N.E.2d 264 (4 Dist.1994), adopted the Buening holding in applying that state’s implied consent statute and took judicial notice of the reliability of the HGN test, primarily basing its holding on Buening : As the fifth district determined the HGN test was sufficiently reliable to met the Frye standard ... in criminal proceedings, we are persuaded it is sufficiently reliable to be admitted in implied-consent proceedings; thus, where evidence involving the HGN test is sought to

1995The appellate court for the Fourth District of Illinois, in People v. Hood, 265 Ill.App.3d 232 , 202 Ill.Dec. 618 , 638 N.E.2d 264 (4 Dist.1994), adopted the Buening holding in applying that state’s implied consent statute and took judicial notice of the reliability of the HGN test, primarily basing its holding on Buening : As the fifth district determined the HGN test was sufficiently reliable to met the Frye standard ... in criminal proceedings, we are persuaded it is sufficiently reliable to be admitted in implied-consent proceedings; thus, where evidence involving the HGN test is sought to

11995–1995
State v. Crampton green
md · 1988
11995–1995
Mark Downs, Inc. v. McCormick Properties, Inc. green
mdctspecapp · 1982
11995–1995
Sharp v. Sharp green
mdctspecapp · 1984
2 sentences

1995In Sharp v. Sharp, 58 Md.App. 386, 396 , 473 A.2d 499 (1984), we noted: “Judicial notice of a fact is an acceptable substitute for formal proof of such fact, when formal proof is clearly unnecessary to enhance the accuracy of the fact-finding process.” See also Mark Downs, Inc. v. McCormick Prop., 51 Md.App. 171, 187 , 441 A.2d 1119 (1982) (assuming it proper to take judicial notice that tropical storm “David” was an “Act of God.”) Maryland Rule 5-201 continues the long-standing practice of allowing an appellate court to take judicial notice of adjudicative facts that are “capable of accurate

1995In Sharp v. Sharp, 58 Md.App. 386, 396 , 473 A.2d 499 (1984), we noted: “Judicial notice of a fact is an acceptable substitute for formal proof of such fact, when formal proof is clearly unnecessary to enhance the accuracy of the fact-finding process.” See also Mark Downs, Inc. v. McCormick Prop., 51 Md.App. 171, 187 , 441 A.2d 1119 (1982) (assuming it proper to take judicial notice that tropical storm “David” was an “Act of God.”) Maryland Rule 5-201 continues the long-standing practice of allowing an appellate court to take judicial notice of adjudicative facts that are “capable of accurate

11995–1995
State v. Wheeler green
moctapp · 1989
11995–1995
State v. Breitung green
lactapp · 1993
11995–1995
State v. Borchardt green
neb · 1986
11995–1995
Commonwealth v. Apollo green
pasuperct · 1992
11995–1995
Foster v. State green
gactapp · 1992
11995–1995
Crampton v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1987
2 sentences

1995The State, however, contends that the HGN test is not scientific evidence at ah, citing Crampton v. State, 71 Md.App. 375 , 525 A.2d 1087 (1987), aff'd, 314 Md. 265 , 550 A.2d 693 (1988).

1995The State, however, contends that the HGN test is not scientific evidence at ah, citing Crampton v. State, 71 Md.App. 375 , 525 A.2d 1087 (1987), aff'd, 314 Md. 265 , 550 A.2d 693 (1988).

11995–1995
Malone v. City of Silverhill green
ala · 1990
11995–1995
Reed v. State green
md · 1978
11995–1995
State v. Breitung green
la · 1993
11995–1995
Hurley v. United States green
scotus · 1994
11995–1995
Mount v. El Dorado County Superior Court green
scotus · 1994
11995–1995
People v. Vega green
illappct · 1986
11995–1995

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