State v. Hester

Mikell, Judge.

Scott Hayward Hester was charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol (“DUI”) and with making an illegal U-turn. The trial court granted Hester’s motion to suppress all evidence gathered following the stop of his vehicle. It is from this ruling that the state appeals. We affirm.

*502When an appellate court reviews a trial court’s order concerning a motion to suppress evidence, the appellate court should be guided by three principles with regard to the interpretation of the trial court’s judgment of the facts. First, ... [the] judge sits as the trier of facts. The…