People v. Centolella

This court, having already held that subject to a proper foundation, evidence of trailing by bloodhounds is admissible in a criminal trial in this State, the question now arises whether sufficient foundation has been laid during the preliminary questioning to permit the prosecution to now present evidence concerning the actions and conduct of the dog, Colonel of Bedstone when placed on the trail on April 19, 1968, the date of the alleged robbery at the Cingranelli home.

What foundation is required is not specifically defined in this State. This court is obliged therefore to make a…