City of Norton v. Wonderly

Malone, J.:

Joshua Dean Wonderly appeals his conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Wonderly claims the district court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence arising from a traffic stop. We conclude the arresting officer had reasonable suspicion to stop Wonderly’s vehicle. However, the officer’s decision to transport Wonderly in handcuffs to the sheriff s office to conduct field sobriety tests constituted an arrest without probable cause. Accordingly, the evidence obtained at the sheriffs office must be suppressed and Wonderly’s DUI conviction is reversed.

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