Buchnowski v. State

Beasley, Judge.

Gregory Buchnowski was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (OCGA § 40-6-391). He challenges, in two respects, the trial court’s denial of his motion in limine: the police lacked an articulable suspicion to stop him, and the police failed to give him Miranda warnings.

While driving home from duty, Officer Finnegan observed a truck weaving in and out of its lane on two occasions. The truck broke down at a stoplight directly in front of Finnegan’s vehicle and would not start. Officer Finnegan, still in uniform, exited his vehicle and approached the truck to inquire.…