State v. Cook, Unpublished Decision (8-2-2002)

OPINION

Arthur L. Cook, III ("appellant") appeals the January 31, 2001 judgment entry of sentence by the Lake County Court of Common Pleas. In particular, appellant appeals the denial of his motion to suppress the evidence. For the following reasons, we affirm the decision of the lower court as denying appellant's motion.

On January 8, 2000, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Patrolman Shawn Parker observed a vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit. Patrolman Parker activated his lights and stopped the vehicle. Due to the heavy traffic, Patrolman Parker approached the vehicle on the passenger side.…