Beguiristain v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Carlos Beguiristain appeals from his conviction and sentence of trafficking in cocaine.

1. Appellant first contends that the court below erred in denying his motion to suppress. The evidence showed that Beguiristain and Jose Antonio Garcia were traveling from Florida to Chicago on 1-75 when they were stopped by a deputy sheriff for speeding at 65 m.p.h. in a 55 m.p.h. zone in Whitfield County. The vehicle driven by the deputy sheriff was equipped with a videotape camera and microphone. The entire stop and ensuing search was recorded on videotape.

After stopping the…