Mahrdt v. State

BAKER, Judge.

Today we consider the following issues: When the State refuses to comply with a discovery order permitting the accused to inspect a testing device, must the trial court exclude the State’s evidence of test results? Does an ex parte communication with a member of the sheriffs office require a change of judge?

Appellant-defendant Karen L. Mahrdt claims the trial court abused its discretion by refusing to suppress a blood alcohol content (BAC) test result and by denying her motion for change of judge.

FACTS

At approximately 12:54 a.m. on May 9, 1992, Hancock County Deputy Sheriff…