State v. Coleman

OPINION

MINGE, Judge.

Appellant argues that the district court erred in denying his motion to suppress the results of his blood test. He argues that once a police officer begins to administer a breath test, the officer does not have the discretion to terminate the test if the individual burps during the exam unless the machine reveals the presence of mouth alcohol. We affirm.

FACTS

After initiating a traffic stop, Officer John Keding arrested appellant Vince Coleman based on his belief that appellant was driving under the influence of alcohol. Officer Keding transported appellant to the police…