Vaughn v. State

POPE, Presiding Judge.

After a bench trial, Billy Vaughn was convicted of driving under the influence pursuant to OCGA § 40-6-391 (a) (1), driving while his license was suspended, and violating the open container law. He appeals, arguing that the trial court erred by denying his motion to suppress and that the evidence was insufficient to convict for DUI and violating the open container law. For the following reasons, we reject Vaughn’s arguments and affirm.

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