State v. Bealor

N.J.SA 39:4-50 does not prohibit solely the “operation of] a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor[.]” The driving while intoxicated statute also prohibits the “operation of] a motor vehicle while under the influence of ... narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug[s.]” Framed in the latter context, this appeal requires that we address whether lay opinion is sufficient to prove the offense of driving while intoxicated when the intoxicating agent is marijuana and not alcohol, or whether additional expert opinion is required.

We hold that, although evidentially…