People v. Kruger

The State appeals from an order of the trial court granting the motion in limine of defendant, Joshua W Kruger, to exclude from evidence the results of a test performed on blood found on an automobile door handle, which item the trial court had earlier suppressed. After tendering a notice of appeal, the State declined to participate in further proceedings in the trial court, which then granted defendant’s motion for a directed verdict and entered a judgment of not guilty on all charges. We reverse in part, vacate in part, and remand for a trial.

I. BACKGROUND

In August 1999, defendant was…