New Jersey Supreme Court Says New Breath Test Is 'Scientifically Reliable'
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Evidence collected from the Alcotest 7110 breath testing device is scientifically reliable and its results are admissible in drunk driving cases as long as police and prosecutors follow certain procedural safeguards, the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled.
The Alcotest - which has replaced the Breathalyzer in all but four counties in the state - has been a source of controversy since its introduction. In 2006, retired judge Michael Patrick King was appointed by the state's highest court as a special master, charged with assessing the scientific validity of the device.See the full content of this document
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New Jersey Supreme Court Says New Breath Test Is 'Scientifically Reliable'
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently adopted most of his recommendations, while suggesting some changes to the current procedures.
Defense attorneys expressed disappointment with the ruling and vowed to continue the fight."Everybody who has a computer knows they malfunction and that's what this machine is - a computer that has poorly written software an...See the full content of this document
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