Bridges v. State

Ruffin, Presiding Judge.

Following a bench trial, the trial court found Wade Bridges guilty of possessing methamphetamine, driving under the influence, operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance, and failing to wear a seat belt. On appeal, Bridges contends the trial court erred in excluding certain evidence and in concluding that his car was properly stopped. As Bridges’ contentions lack merit, we affirm.

Viewed in a light most favorable to the verdict, 1 the evidence demonstrates that on April 3, 2002, Deputy John Mabry of the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office saw Bridges, who was not…