Wingate v. State

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed Wingate’s DUI conviction and sentence. It held that the officers had probable cause to arrest him because reports of erratic driving, substantial vehicle damage, the odor of alcohol, and his admission that he had consumed four alcoholic drinks supported a reasonable belief that he had driven under the influence. It also held that the trial court acted within its discretion by deferring its ruling on the admissibility of Wingate’s prior forgery conviction until after he testified.