State v. McGinnis

Malone, J.:

Stephen James McGinnis appeals his convictions of felony driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and transporting an open container. McGinnis claims the district court erred in denying his motion to suppress the evidence. Specifically, McGinnis argues that the arresting officer stopped and detained McGinnis without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, thereby making the stop illegal. But because the initial contact between McGinnis and the arresting officer constituted a voluntary encounter, we conclude that the district court did not err in denying McGinnis’ motion to…