Castillo v. State

Johnson, Judge.

Enrique C. Castillo was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without proof of insurance, and possessing an open container of alcohol while driving. He appeals from the judgment of conviction entered on the DUI charge.

The state patrol set up a road check for valid driver’s licenses and proof of insurance. One of the troopers conducting the road check had been a police officer for about 20 years. He observed Castillo’s vehicle approach the road check, suddenly decelerate and abruptly turn right onto a side road. Having entered the side street but a short…