State v. Morlock

Cacioppo, Judge.

James 0. Morlock was charged with violating R.C. 4511.19(A)(1), 4511.-19(A)(3) and 4511.31. Prior to trial, Morlock moved to suppress any statements obtained in violation of his constitutional rights and to suppress evidence because the warrantless arrest lacked probable cause. At the motion hearing, Morlock limited his argument to the issue of whether the police officer had probable cause for the traffic stop. The trial court denied the motion to suppress.

On the day of trial, the state dismissed the charges of speeding and driving under the influence and proceeded only on the…