City of Columbus v. Marks

This is an appeal from a conviction in the Municipal Court of Columbus, on the charge of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The single assignment of error is the admission of expert testimony based on a blood test of the defendant, appellant herein.

After his arrest the defendant was taken to the police station. With his consent, and at his request, he was given a blood test. This was taken in a small room used for this purpose at police headquarters. The arresting officer testified that he observed the specimen being taken. He did not recall the name of the person…