State v. Looper

Andrew T. Looper appeals the circuit court’s order, which reversed the magistrate court’s order dismissing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). Because we find the order is not immediately appealable, we dismiss the appeal.

Looper moved to dismiss the DUI charge prior to his trial in the magistrate court, arguing evidence, including a videotape of his traffic stop, should be suppressed. The magistrate court suppressed the evidence and dismissed the charge. The State appealed the magistrate court’s order to the circuit court. In a Form Four order, the circuit court reversed the…