State v. Lavell

Johnson, Judge.

Colleen Lavell was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of an altered driver’s license, possession by consumption of alcohol by a minor, and operating an automobile with improper equipment. Lavell filed a motion to suppress claiming the state lacked probable cause to stop her car. During the hearing on Lavell’s motion, the state called several witnesses who testified as to the events following the arrest, but was unable to present any witnesses to the actual stop of Lavell’s car because the arresting officer died prior to the hearing. The state also…