State v. Roberts

The judicial approach in this state to scientific evidence generally and chemical tests for intoxication in particular was indicated in State v. Reenstierna, 101 N. H. 286, 287. In that case it was stated that the “utilization of probative methods developed by modern medicine and science as an aid for a judge or jury to determine disputed questions of fact has received hospitable recognition in this state by both judicial decision and statute.” The legislative approach since 1949 is indicated by RSA 262:20 which provides that “the court may admit evidence of the amount of alcohol in the…