State v. Priester

Appellant, Willie Priester (Priester), was convicted of felony driving under the influence (DUI) and sentenced to fifteen years. We reverse.

FACTS

On August 26,1987, Priester was involved in an automobile accident which resulted in the death of Betty Boisclair. At the scene, an EMT, Cathy McMillan, drew two blood samples from Priester. The blood samples were taped to Priester’s I.V. bag and transported with him to the hospital, where they were given to the receiving nurse, Cathy Sharpe. Nurse Sharpe labeled the blood and placed it on the nurse’s desk, where it was subsequently picked up by a…