Baynes v. State

Ellington, Judge.

Following a bench trial, the State Court of DeKalb County found Todd Baynes guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol to the extent it was less safe to drive, OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (1); and failure to stop at a stop sign, OCGA § 40-6-72 (b). Baynes appeals, contending that “the trial court erred [in] finding that [the arresting officer] had probable cause to make an arrest of [him] for driving under the influence of alcohol.” Because the officer lacked probable cause to place him under arrest, Baynes contends, the trial court erred in denying his motion to exclude all…