State v. Button

Cooper, Judge.

Appellee was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and other vehicular offenses. Prior to trial, he moved to suppress the results of an intoximeter test. The motion was granted and the State appeals.

After taking an intoximeter test administered by the State at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, appellee invoked his right to an independent blood test. The arresting officer took appellee to Ken nestone Hospital, a hospital chosen by the arresting officer because of its proximity to the detention center. Kennestone will draw an individual’s blood upon request;…