State v. Peirce

Johnson, Presiding Judge.

Arjen William Peirce was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and failing to maintain a lane. He filed a motion in limine and motion to suppress evidence obtained during the stop based on the police officer’s statement to him that his refusal to take a state-administered breath test would result in the suspension of his license. In his motions, Peirce argued that the officer’s information was incorrect, inasmuch as the Georgia officer was without authority to have his Texas driver’s license suspended.

The trial court initially denied the motions. But…