People v. Einset

The people appeal by leave granted from a circuit court order dismissing the charge against defendant Karl Einset of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor, contrary to MCL 257.625; MSA 9.2325. The sole issue before us is whether MCL 257.625a; MSA 9.2325(1) requires police officers to inform a defendant arrested for ouil that he has an unconditional right to obtain a blood-alcohol level test administered by a person of the defendant’s own choice. The circuit court held, as defendant maintained, that the right to an independent blood-alcohol test does not depend…