Gravis Wrote:
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> i think this is a bit old... but perhaps this is
> just a follow up on the outcome. anyway, the
> hilarious part was that the company that made the
> device wanted to give the defendant the source
> code but the court intervened. i know exactly why
> they did it too: they dont know jack shit about
> the topic. when it comes to technology, judges
> seem to be far far out of touch.
There have been two of them now, one in FL and the other in KY
http://www.news.com/Breathalyzer-source-code-must-be-disclosed/2100-1028_3-5931553.html
Doesn't do you any good if they did a blood test. And as someone in the forums pointed out, source code for radar/lidar/laser guns might be a good thing to ask for in a speeding ticket case ;-)
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 02/05/2008 12:15AM by trogdor!.