State v. Patterson

PERRY, Judge.

Gaylin Ted Patterson appeals from his judgment of conviction for felony driving under the influence (DUI) and misdemeanor resisting a public officer. Specifically, Patterson challenges the district court’s denial of his motion to suppress. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURE

In June 2001, an officer noticed a vehicle being driven with what appeared to be a broken tailfight emitting white fight. The officer followed the vehicle and activated his overhead fights. The driver of the vehicle, Patterson, turned left across traffic and parked on the wrong side…