Commonwealth v. Dyarman

OPINION

Justice EAKIN.

We granted review to determine whether the admission of accuracy and calibration certificates for breath test machines without testimony from the individual who performed the testing and prepared the certificates violated appellant’s Sixth Amendment right to confrontation. Under the circumstances of this case, we hold appellant’s Sixth Amendment right was not violated, and affirm the order of the Superior Court.

On November 28, 2009, Corporal James Patterson stopped a vehicle driven by appellant. Corporal Patterson determined appellant was under the influence of alcohol;…