Darnell Anthony Wesley v. Commonwealth of Virginia

WILLIS, Judge.

On appeal from his bench trial conviction of driving while under the influence of alcohol, in violation of Code § 18.2-266, Darnell Anthony Wesley contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress the evidence derived from stopping his vehicle. He argues that the traffic checkpoint at which he was stopped was established unconstitutionally. Finding no error, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

I. BACKGROUND

On April 28, 2000, the Virginia State Police established the questioned checkpoint on Route 60 in Amherst County. State Trooper J.W. Ratliff…