Meiklejohn v. State

Adams, Judge.

Charles K. Meiklejohn was convicted of driving with a controlled substance in his blood in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (6) and failure to maintain lane. He appeals, arguing that the trial court erred by denying his motion to suppress the results of his blood test.

As is pertinent to this appeal, the following evidence was submitted or stipulated at the suppression hearing and trial: Officer Kenneth Smith testified Meiklejohn was involved in an automobile accident on March 18,2002. While speaking to Meiklejohn, he noticed an odor of alcoholic beverage about his breath.…