Robertson v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “(A) May a chemical analysis performed in accordance with the approved methods contemplated by section 316.1933 be conducted under the supervision of a permittee by individuals not possessing [a Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services ("HRS")] permit? (B) Can the state introduce into evidence test results of blood samples taken at the request of law enforcement if the requirements of section 316.1933 are not satisfied? If so, upon proof of qualification of the person taking blood or conducting the test, can the state nonetheless rely on the provisions of section [] 316.1933 to prove a violation of section 316.193 or must the state introduce competent proof wholly independent of the statute?”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 604 So. 2d 783 - Robertson v. State

2. “A chemical analysis of the person's blood to determine the alcoholic content thereof must have been performed substantially in accordance with methods approved by the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services and by an individual possessing a valid permit issued by the department for this purpose. The Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services may approve satisfactory techniques or methods, ascertain the qualifications and competence of individuals to conduct such analyses, and issue permits which will be subject to termination or revocation at the discretion of the department.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 604 So. 2d 783 - Robertson v. State