State v. Looper

JUSTICE KITTREDGE:

Petitioner Andrew T. Looper challenges the court of appeals’ dismissal of his appeal from an interlocutory circuit court order. We affirm as modified, and in doing so clarify our rules regarding appealability.

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Petitioner was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after being pulled over by a Greenville County Sheriffs Deputy for speeding. At a pretrial hearing before a magistrate, Petitioner moved to suppress evidence of field sobriety tests and breath analysis, arguing they were the fruits of an unconstitutionally prolonged traffic stop. The magistrate granted…