State v. Nelson

James Nelson (Nelson) appeals from the Seventh Judicial District Court’s order denying his motion to quash or to suppress the results of his blood alcohol test obtained by means of an investigative subpoena. We affirm.

The following facts are not in dispute. On December 7, 1994, near Glendive, Montana, Nelson was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 94 when he drifted off the highway and struck a guardrail. After Nelson received a ride from the accident scene to a friend’s residence, Nelson’s friend, Mr. Stroh, drove him to the Glendive Medical Center for treatment of facial…