OWI – Suppression of Evidence

By: Derek Hawkins//October 22, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Scott J. Faruzzi

Case No.: 2019AP167-CR

Officials: NEUBAUER, C.J.

Focus: OWI – Suppression of Evidence

The State appeals from the circuit court’s order suppressing evidence obtained pursuant to the arrest of Scott J. Faruzzi, who had been charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant (OWI). Although evidence supported the officer’s initial stop and further investigation involving field sobriety tests, we see no error in the circuit court’s conclusion that the totality of the evidence, including the police video, did not establish probable cause to arrest for OWI. We affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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