State v. Powell

BROCK, Judge.

The sole question presented on this appeal, as stated by appellant, is “Did the court err when it ruled the breathalyzer reading in this case was admissible evidence?” Defendant does not argue that the witness who administered the test and testi fied as to the results was not shown to possess the qualifications required by G.S. 20-139.1 (b). The thrust of defendant’s argument is that in order to comply with G.S. 20-139.1 (b) it is incumbent upon the State to introduce into evidence a certified copy of “the methods approved by the State Board of Health in administering the…