Brown v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “A law enforcement officer may transport the person to a place where the sample may be obtained by any of the following persons who are trained in obtaining bodily substance samples and who have been engaged to obtain samples under this section: (1) A physician holding an unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathy. (2) A registered nurse. (3) A licensed practical nurse. (4) An emergency medical technician-basic advanced (as defined in IC 16-18-2-112.5). (5) An emergency medical technician-intermediate (as defined in IC 16-18-2-112.7). (6) A paramedic (as defined in IC 16 — 18—2— 266). (7) A certified phlebotomist.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Boston v. State

2. “If the General Assembly intended subsection (j) to include certified lab technicians instead of, or in addition to, certified phlebotomists, it easily could have done so. It did not do so, however, and therefore we must conclude that the trial court abused its discretion in admitting the results of Brown’s blood test [into evidence].”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Boston v. State

3. “[The proper foundation for admitting HGN evidence should consist of describing the officer's education and experience in administering the test and showing that the procedure was properly administered.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Brown v. State