Castaneda v. State

RUFFIN, Presiding Judge.

Following a bench trial, John Castaneda was convicted of driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance (“DUI”) and reckless driving. He appeals the DUI conviction, arguing that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress. Castaneda also challenges the sufficiency of the evidence and contends that the trial court erred in denying his demurrers. He further alleges that he is entitled to a new trial based on the trial court’s lack of impartiality. For reasons that follow, we affirm.

On appeal from his criminal convictions, Castaneda no longer enjoys…