State v. Quinones

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 2552

Syllabus

Appellant did not challenge the reasonable articulable suspicion for the traffic stop or the administration of field sobriety tests in his motion to suppress, so these issues are waived. Even if not waived, reasonable articulable suspicion existed for the traffic stop based on appellant's failure to stop, and reasonable suspicion for operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) existed based upon appellant's demeanor during the traffic stop. The field sobriety tests were conducted in substantial compliance with administrative standards by an experienced officer trained in those standards. Probable cause for arrest for OVI was demonstrated. Appellant failed to demonstrate that he was prejudiced by less than strict compliance in refrigeration of the blood kit. Appellant's conviction following a no contest plea is not amenable to review on appeal as being against the manifest weight of the evidence. Judgment affirmed.