State v. Boczar

{¶ 1} Today this court must determine whether R.C. 4511.19(D)(4)(b), which provides that the results of field sobriety tests are admissible if an officer administered the tests in substantial compliance with testing standards, is constitutional. For the reasons that follow, we hold that it is and affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

Facts

{¶ 2} On August 3, 2003, Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Scott Balcomb stopped John M. Boczar, defendant-appellant, for speeding. When Trooper Balcomb asked for defendant’s license and registration, he immediately noticed a strong odor of alcohol on…