State v. Rubenzer

¶ 1 Sallie Rubenzer appeals a judgment convicting her of operating while intoxicated, as a fifth offense, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(a) (2015-16).1 Rubenzer argues that the circuit court erred by denying her motion to suppress evidence obtained pursuant to a warrantless entry into her garage. We affirm the judgment on the basis that the challenged evidence was admissible under the community caretaker exception to the warrant requirement.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 A citizen called 911 to report a suspected intoxicated driver. The citizen followed the vehicle to the apparent residence of the vehicle…