City of Middleburg Heights v. Saunders, Unpublished Decision (10-12-2000)

JOURNAL ENTRY and OPINION

Defendant-appellant Brian J. Saunders appeals from the trial court's denial of his motion to suppress evidence and also appeals from his subsequent convictions for violation of the Middleburg Heights Ordinance ("MHO") that proscribes driving under the influence of alcohol ("DUI") and driving with a prohibited blood alcohol content ("BAC").

Appellant asserts the police officer lacked either a reasonable basis to justify a traffic stop or probable cause to arrest. Appellant further asserts the city failed to establish compliance with regulations applicable to the…