Hendrix v. State

Ruffin, Chief Judge.

An Athens-Clarke County jury convicted William Hendrix of driving under the influence of drugs (DUI), obstructing a police officer, and violating the open container law. He appeals, arguing that the trial court should have granted his motion to suppress; that the trial court should have granted his motion for directed verdict on obstruction because there was no lawful arrest; and that the evidence was insufficient to support his DUI conviction. We disagree and affirm.

1. Hendrix contends the trial court should have suppressed methadone seized from his vehicle because the…