State v. Pollman

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Luckert, J.:

Leonard Pollman seeks to suppress evidence obtained during an investigation of whether he was driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). His suppression motion raises the question of what level of “reasonable suspicion” is necessary before a motorist may be detained for a DUI investigation. The trial court concluded an investigation was permissible because Pollman had been observed driving his motorcycle, and then he allegedly obstructed the officer’s official duties, admitted to drinking, and smelled of alcohol. The Court of Appeals…