Ohio DUI Law; Mays fog-line decision upheld
State v. Burwell, 2010-Ohio-1087, 12-09-06 (OHCA3) This case originated in the Putnam County Court. "In his first assignment of error, argues that the trial court erred by overruling his motion to suppress evidence obtained as a result of the traffic stop. Specifically, argues that crossing the white edge line without evidence of erratic driving or concerns for his safety does not provide reasonable articulable suspicion for a traffic stop, citing State v. Phillips, 3d Dist. No. 8-04-25, 2006-Ohio-6338. also maintains that this case is distinguishable from State v. Mays, 119 Ohio.St.3d 406, 2008-Ohio-4539, 894 N.E.2d 1204, because: he only crossed the line once and the defendant...
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