230 Ga. App. 892 - Cantwell v. State’s Empirical Analysis
1998
Citation profile
4 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on 223 Ga. App. 34 - Hawkins v. State · 222 Ga. App. 316 - State v. Pastorini · 223 Ga. App. 690 - Cann-Hanson v. State · 218 Ga. App. 69 - Ochle v. State · 220 Ga. App. 215 - Park v. State
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“ltif the State chooses to have the officer testify as a lay witness and describe the actions of the defendant in performing simple exercises such as the “leg lift” and “walk and turn” without referring to any “points” system or using the words “pass” or “fail,” cross-examination on NHTSA procedures is irrelevant, regardless of whether the officer is trained in them or not. Moreover, it is perfectly proper to allow the officer to testify as a lay witness on these matters. Physical manifestations of impairment when performing the “walk and turn” and “leg lift” sobriety tests can be as obvious to the layperson as to the expert. Accordingly, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in prohibiting Cantwell from cross-examining the officer on NHTSA procedures.”
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