State v. Garrity

BAKER, Justice.

In this application for further review, Paul Garrity seeks to overturn his conviction for operating while intoxicated (“OWI”) third offense. He contends that the Scott County District Court erred in denying his motion to suppress his breath test refusal and all evidence of his statements to police after his request to contact another officer was denied. Specifically, Garrity alleges the State violated his rights under Iowa Code section 804.20 when the arresting officer denied Garrity’s request to speak to a narcotics officer and did not explain that Garrity had a statutory…