State v. Sneddon

Judge Harold R. Banke.

The State appeals the trial court’s order granting Thomas Sneddon’s motion seeking the suppression of a chemical sobriety test. See OCGA § 5-7-1 (a) (4).

This case arose after the arresting officer observed Sneddon driving down a local interstate with a nonfunctional headlight and tag light. When the car began weaving across the fog line and center line, the officer initiated a stop. Upon approaching the car, he noticed a strong odor of alcoholic beverages emanating from its sole occupant, Sneddon, who admitted to imbibing several drinks at his girl friend’s house. As he…