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Commonwealth v. Shea

Citations

  • 252 N.E.2d 336
  • 356 Mass. 358
  • 1969 Mass. LEXIS 708

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  • denying motion to strike officer’s testimony after evidence of his lack of knowledge and skill in administering breathalyzer tests was demonstrated on cross-examination
  • police officer, who had taken breathalyzer course and had used the instrument many times, could testify as expert, notwithstanding shortcomings revealed with respect to his knowledge and skill in administering test

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Judges: Wilkins, Spalding, Cutter, Kirk, Spiegel, Reardon

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