City of Columbia v. Moore

Howard, Judge:

The City of Columbia appeals the circuit court reversal of James C. Moore’s municipal court conviction for driving under the influence. The circuit court overturned the jury verdict in the municipal court on the grounds that Moore’s blood sample analysis was improperly admitted into evidence, and remanded the case for a new trial. The City appeals. We affirm.

Moore was involved in an accident in February of 1992. Officer Wadford was dispatched to the scene and placed Moore under arrest for DUI. At this time, Moore complained of chest pains and requested an ambulance. Moore was…