State v. Vandergrift
South Dakota Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtSabers, Justice
Gale Vandergrift was charged with driving under the influence (DUI). She refused a blood alcohol test (BAT) after being advised of the implied consent law. However, a BAT was conducted for medical purposes and released to the State without her consent. The trial court suppressed the results of the BAT after a pre-trial motions hearing and the State petitioned for discretionary appeal. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.
FACTS
Vandergrift was in an automobile accident in Brookings, S.D. at approximately 4:00 p.m. on January 22, 1994. While attempting to make a left turn, she struck an…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Schmerber v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
- State v. Big HeadSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1985
- State v. HitchensSupreme Court of Iowa · 1980
- State v. JonesSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1994
- State v. HartmanSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1977
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3Cited by7 opinions
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