Commonwealth v. Walsh
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
BROSKY, Judge:
The Commonwealth appeals here from the suppression of the results of a test to measure the alcoholic content of appellee’s blood. Appellant contends that appellee’s consent to the test was voluntary and knowing. We agree and accordingly reverse the suppression order and remand.
Factual Background
The accident giving rise to the instant criminal prosecution occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on January 18, 1980 on the Commodore Barry Bridge. Appellee, Walsh, was observed driving at an estimated 70 miles per hour on the approach to the bridge, swerving past a car with only 15 feet…
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