People v. Jacobsen

Memorandum Opinion. The defendant was arrested for driving her car while intoxicated. Approximately ninety minutes after her arrest, two Breathalyzer tests were administered at the county jail. They indicated a blood-alcohol level of 0.17 percent and 0.18 percent.

The defendant was charged with the felony of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, third offense. MCL 257.625(6); MSA 9.2325(6).

In circuit court, the defendant moved to suppress the test results. She also moved for the appointment of an expert witness at public expense, stating:

The Defendant believes that an expert…