Rebuffi v. the State

Rickman, Judge.

After a bench trial, Matteo Rebuffi was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol to the extent he was a less safe driver. See OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (1). He appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, contending that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence allegedly unlawfully obtained. We affirm.

When an appellate court reviews a trial court’s order concerning a motion to suppress evidence, the appellate court should be guided by three principles with regard to the interpretation of the trial court’s j udgment of the facts. First, when…