Roberts v. State

Miller, Judge.

After his motion to suppress was denied, Donald William Roberts stipulated to the evidence at a bench trial and was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, carrying a concealed weapon, driving with an open container, and improper stopping on a roadway. On appeal, Roberts’ sole assertion of error contends the motion to suppress should have been granted because the traffic stop leading to his arrest was not supported by any reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and so was pretextual.

Upon review of the denial of a motion to suppress, the appellate court construes…