Taylor v. State

Mikell, Judge.

Stephen M. Taylor appeals his conviction following a bench trial for two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol. In his sole enumeration of error, Taylor contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress. We affirm.

When an appellate court reviews a trial court’s order concerning a motion to suppress evidence, the appellate court should be guided by three principles with regard to the interpretation of the trial court’s judgment of the facts. First, when a motion to suppress is heard by the trial judge, that judge sits as the trier of facts. The…