State v. Conner

Dillard, Judge.

Jason Conner was stopped at a police roadblock and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Conner thereafter moved to suppress evidence obtained as a result of the traffic stop, arguing that the roadblock was unlawful. The trial court granted Conner’s motion, finding that the roadblock was indeed unlawful because it was not “well-identified as a police checkpoint.” The State now appeals, arguing, inter alia, that the trial court erred in ruling that the roadblock was not well identified. For the reasons set forth infra, we agree and reverse.

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