State v. Delao

¶1 Ronald Delao (Delao) appeals an order entered in the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, denying his motion to suppress evidence. We affirm.

¶2 The sole issue raised by Delao on appeal is whether the District Court erred in denying his motion to suppress.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶3 On October 30, 2004, Montana Highway Patrol Officer Scott Largent (Largent) conducted an investigative stop of Delao in response to a citizen complaint of a drunk driver. Neither side disputes the propriety of the stop.

¶4 Largent approached Delao’s driver’s side window. Delao rolled…