Commonwealth v. Haskell

After a jury trial, the defendant was convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (OUI), third offense.2 He now appeals, arguing that the judge erred in denying his motion to suppress, and in denying his motions for a required finding of not guilty. We affirm.

Motion to suppress. The defendant argues first that the judge erred in partially denying his motion to suppress. He contends that (1) the arresting officer's order to get out of his truck (exit order) was unlawful because there was no reasonable fear for the officer's safety, and (2) all of the…