Bessette v. State

OPINION

COATS, Chief Judge.

Lucas W. Bessette was convicted of felony driving while under the influence 1 after a trooper stopped him for driving his snowma-chine on a sidewalk in Fairbanks. On appeal, he argues that the officer was not justified in stopping him, and therefore, the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress the evidence against him. We conclude that the stop was valid and affirm Bessette's conviction.

Facts and proceedings

At approximately 8:00 am. on January 6, 2005, Trooper Derek Loop noticed Bessette trying to start a snowmachine that was stalled on top of a snow berm…