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State v. Justin Bealor (A-31-05)

Argued May 1, 2006 -- Decided July 20, 2006

RIVERA-SOTO, J., writing for a unanimous Court.

This appeal requires that the Court address whether lay opinion is sufficient to prove the offense of driving while intoxicated when the intoxicating agent is marijuana and not alcohol, or whether additional expert opinion is required.