State v. Dwyer, Unpublished Decision (2-20-2002)

OPINION

In this accelerated calendar appeal submitted on the briefs of the parties, appellant, Michael P. Dwyer, challenges the final judgment of the Mentor Municipal Court, finding him guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol after his motion to suppress was denied. For the reasons that follow, the judgment of the trial court will be affirmed.

The following facts were adduced at the suppression hearing. On January 9, 2001, Officer Chris Pattie ("Officer Pattie") of the Mentor Police Department was traveling westbound on Mentor Avenue in the left lane when he observed appellant, also…