State v. Galen

Gary M. Gairtner, Jr., Judge

Introduction

David R. Galen (Defendant) appeals the trial court's judgment entered upon his conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI). He argues the trial court erred in overruling his motion to suppress and admitting evidence obtained after a traffic stop because the officer lacked probable cause or reasonable suspicion to conduct the stop. Because we find under the totality of circumstances that the officer had reasonable suspicion justifying an investigatory stop, we affirm.

Background

In the early morning hours on May 24, 2014, Officer Chris Beard ("Officer…