Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion

By: Derek Hawkins//September 16, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Michael Thomas Martell

Case No.: 2019AP927-CR

Officials: SEIDL, J.

Focus: Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion

Michael Martell appeals a judgment, entered upon his no-contest plea, convicting him of second-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Martell argues the circuit court erred by denying his motion to suppress evidence obtained during his traffic stop, contending the law enforcement officer lacked reasonable suspicion to stop his vehicle. We conclude the officer had reasonable suspicion to stop Martell’s vehicle and, therefore, 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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