Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Michael Welch, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2001-12-21
Citations: 289 A.D.2d 1021
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Michael Welch, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 289
Pages: 1021–1021

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Michael Welch, Appellant.
[735 NYS2d 449]

Opinion:
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: County Court properly denied defendant's suppression motion. Contrary to the contention of defendant, the State Trooper had probable cause to arrest him for driving while intoxicated based on his slurred speech; the odor of an alcoholic beverage in his vehicle; his bloodshot, watery eyes; his admission that he had been drinking; and his inability to perform one or more of the field sobriety tests (see, People v D'Augustino, 272 AD2d 914, 914-915, lv denied 95 NY2d 851; People v Schroeder, 229 AD2d 917, 917-918). The sentence, which was agreed upon as" part of the plea bargain, is not unduly harsh or severe. (Appeal from Judgment of Ontario County Court, Doran, J. — Felony Driving While Intoxicated.) Present — Hayes, J. P., Scudder, Burns, Gorski and Lawton, JJ.