OWI – Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied

By: Derek Hawkins//October 22, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Sallie L. Rubenzer

Case No.: 2017AP1627-CR

Officials: Lundsten, P.J., Sherman, and Blanchard, JJ.

Focus: OWI – Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied

Sallie Rubenzer appeals a judgment convicting her of operating while intoxicated, as a fifth offense, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 346.63(1)(a) (2015-16). Rubenzer argues that the circuit court erred by denying her motion to suppress evidence obtained pursuant to a warrantless entry into her garage. We affirm the judgment on the basis that the challenged evidence was admissible under the community caretaker exception to the warrant requirement.

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