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chemical breath test in California

5 California opinions name it 1 courts 1981–2026 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Vangeldergreen
cal · 2013 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026(People v. Vangelder (2013) 58 Cal.4th 1, 5, fn. 1 .) 4.

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Manriquez v. Gourleygreen
calctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019(See Manriquez, supra, 105 Cal.App.4th at p. 1234 [observation period satisfied where officers could perceive whether subject ate, drank, smoked, vomited or regurgitated, even if officer did not maintain direct visual contact the entire time].) Finally, since we have concluded substantial evidence supports the superior court's finding that Officer White complied with Title 17, we also conclude the superior court did not abuse its discretion in determining the results of the chemical breath test were admissible.3 (See Manriquez, supra, 105 Cal.App.4th at p. 1232 ; Davenport, supra, 6 Cal.App.4t

2019(See Manriquez, supra, 105 Cal.App.4th at p. 1234 [observation period satisfied where officers could perceive whether subject ate, drank, smoked, vomited or regurgitated, even if officer did not maintain direct visual contact the entire time].) Finally, since we have concluded substantial evidence supports the superior court's finding that Officer White complied with Title 17, we also conclude the superior court did not abuse its discretion in determining the results of the chemical breath test were admissible.3 (See Manriquez, supra, 105 Cal.App.4th at p. 1232 ; Davenport, supra, 6 Cal.App.4t

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Buchanan v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
calctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981Proc., § 1094.5, subd. (c); McConville v. Alexis (1979) 97 Cal.App.3d 593, 599-601 [ 159 Cal.Rptr. 49 ]; Buchanan v. Department of Motor Vehicles (1979) 100 Cal.App.3d 293, 298, fn. 3 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 557 ].) But this omission is without legal consequence on this appeal as here there is no significant factual dispute between the parties regarding what happened with respect to the administration of the chemical breath test to petitioner.

1981Proc., § 1094.5, subd. (c); McConville v. Alexis (1979) 97 Cal.App.3d 593, 599-601 [ 159 Cal.Rptr. 49 ]; Buchanan v. Department of Motor Vehicles (1979) 100 Cal.App.3d 293, 298, fn. 3 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 557 ].) But this omission is without legal consequence on this appeal as here there is no significant factual dispute between the parties regarding what happened with respect to the administration of the chemical breath test to petitioner.

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McConville v. Alexisgreen
calctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981Proc., § 1094.5, subd. (c); McConville v. Alexis (1979) 97 Cal.App.3d 593, 599-601 [ 159 Cal.Rptr. 49 ]; Buchanan v. Department of Motor Vehicles (1979) 100 Cal.App.3d 293, 298, fn. 3 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 557 ].) But this omission is without legal consequence on this appeal as here there is no significant factual dispute between the parties regarding what happened with respect to the administration of the chemical breath test to petitioner.

1981Proc., § 1094.5, subd. (c); McConville v. Alexis (1979) 97 Cal.App.3d 593, 599-601 [ 159 Cal.Rptr. 49 ]; Buchanan v. Department of Motor Vehicles (1979) 100 Cal.App.3d 293, 298, fn. 3 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 557 ].) But this omission is without legal consequence on this appeal as here there is no significant factual dispute between the parties regarding what happened with respect to the administration of the chemical breath test to petitioner.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Komizu v. Gourely green
calctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2026(People v. Jones (2013) 57 Cal.4th 899, 947 .) We also point out that the concurring opinion by Justice Liu in Coffey found circumstantial evidence alone “do[es] not generally establish that it is more likely a driver’s BAC is 0.08 percent .… [S]igns of impairment do not generally have a tendency in reason to prove a BAC of 0.08 percent or greater.” (Coffey, supra, 60 Cal.4th at p. 1218 .) Similarly, in Komizu v. Gourley (2002) 103 Cal. App. 4th 1001 , while the trial court found the DMV did not err when it relied on an alcohol analysis report in conjunction with other circumstantial evidence

12026–2026
People v. Williams green
cal · 2002
2 sentences

2026(People v. Williams (2002) 28 Cal.4th 408, 417 .) F. Conclusion In sum, the trial court’s finding was supported by substantial evidence showing Myers rebutted the presumption that the chemical breath test results were reliable.

2026(People v. Williams (2002) 28 Cal.4th 408, 417 .) F. Conclusion In sum, the trial court’s finding was supported by substantial evidence showing Myers rebutted the presumption that the chemical breath test results were reliable.

12026–2026
The People v. Jones green
cal · 2013
1 sentence

2026(People v. Jones (2013) 57 Cal.4th 899, 947 .) We also point out that the concurring opinion by Justice Liu in Coffey found circumstantial evidence alone “do[es] not generally establish that it is more likely a driver’s BAC is 0.08 percent .… [S]igns of impairment do not generally have a tendency in reason to prove a BAC of 0.08 percent or greater.” (Coffey, supra, 60 Cal.4th at p. 1218 .) Similarly, in Komizu v. Gourley (2002) 103 Cal. App. 4th 1001 , while the trial court found the DMV did not err when it relied on an alcohol analysis report in conjunction with other circumstantial evidence

12026–2026
Coffey v. Shiomoto green
cal · 2015
2 sentences

2026Merits The DMV cites Coffey, supra, 60 Cal.4th 1198 to support its view that the chemical breath test results should be considered in conjunction with the PAS test results and behavioral evidence notwithstanding a title 17 violation.

2026Merits The DMV cites Coffey, supra, 60 Cal.4th 1198 to support its view that the chemical breath test results should be considered in conjunction with the PAS test results and behavioral evidence notwithstanding a title 17 violation.

12026–2026
People v. Selivanov green
calctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2024And we conclude 1 As explained below, grand theft by embezzlement is a “‘wobbler’”—a crime that ‘‘‘in the trial court’s discretion, may be sentenced as either a felony or a misdemeanor.’” (People v. Selivanov (2016) 5 Cal.App.5th 726, 758 .) 2 Bell also challenges the imposition of a condition prohibiting her from consuming alcohol or being present at an establishment that sells primarily alcoholic beverages.

12024–2024
People v. Beltran green
calctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2023Subsequent tests, administered 30 minutes later, revealed his blood-alcohol level had risen to 0.10 percent. ( Beltran, supra, 157 Cal.App.4th at pp. 238-239.) Defendant argues that, just as in Beltran, his blood alcohol content may have been rising at the time the tests were taken.

12023–2023
Davenport v. Department of Motor Vehicles green
calctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2019(See Manriquez, supra, 105 Cal.App.4th at p. 1234 [observation period satisfied where officers could perceive whether subject ate, drank, smoked, vomited or regurgitated, even if officer did not maintain direct visual contact the entire time].) Finally, since we have concluded substantial evidence supports the superior court's finding that Officer White complied with Title 17, we also conclude the superior court did not abuse its discretion in determining the results of the chemical breath test were admissible.3 (See Manriquez, supra, 105 Cal.App.4th at p. 1232 ; Davenport, supra, 6 Cal.App.4t

2019(See Manriquez, supra, 105 Cal.App.4th at p. 1234 [observation period satisfied where officers could perceive whether subject ate, drank, smoked, vomited or regurgitated, even if officer did not maintain direct visual contact the entire time].) Finally, since we have concluded substantial evidence supports the superior court's finding that Officer White complied with Title 17, we also conclude the superior court did not abuse its discretion in determining the results of the chemical breath test were admissible.3 (See Manriquez, supra, 105 Cal.App.4th at p. 1232 ; Davenport, supra, 6 Cal.App.4t

12019–2019

Where else courts name it

NY 37 (2007–2026) IN 35 (1984–2023) MO 22 (1971–2025) MD 20 (1991–2024) NJ 17 (2010–2025) TX 17 (1971–2023) ND 14 (2014–2025) PA 14 (1971–2025) IA 12 (2012–2024) GA 12 (1998–2024) OR 11 (1982–2021) NE 10 (1995–2019) MI 7 (1993–2020) AZ 7 (1984–2014) OH 6 (1984–2022) AK 6 (1978–2008) WA 5 (1972–2016) CA 5 (1981–2026) FL 4 (1985–1990) WV 3 (2002–2019) MN 3 (1985–2023) MA 2 (2010–2025) KS 2 (2008–2009) CO 2 (2020–2021)

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