Hardin v. Commonwealth

OPINION

J. LAMBERT, JUDGE:

Christopher Hardin pleaded guilty to the charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence, fourth-offense, a Class “D” felony, in violation of Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 189A.010, but he preserved his right to appeal the denial of his motion to suppress evidence seized during his arrest. After careful review, we affirm the trial court’s order denying Hardin relief.

On August 20, 2014, Muhlenberg County Deputy Sheriff Alex Piper (Deputy Piper) was on routine patrol in the vicinity of Drakésboró, Kentucky. While traveling on State Route 176 East at…