State v. Pierce

Adams, Judge.

The State of Georgia appeals from the trial court’s order granting Justin Pierce’s motion to suppress evidence and statements obtained at the time of his arrest for speeding, in violation of OCGA § 40-6-181, and driving under the influence, in violation of OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (1) and (a) (5).

On March 27, 2002 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Officer Acevedo of the Gwinnett County Police Department observed Pierce’s car traveling at a high rate of speed on Interstate 85 while making multiple lane changes. Acevedo paced the car at between 102 and 108 mph in a 65 mph zone. Although the…