C. Rich had been charged with driving while intoxicated and sought to suppress the introduction of incriminating evidence at her trial because she believed the arresting officer lacked a legal basis -- or "probable cause" -- for the arrest.
When the Orange County Justice Court granted Rich's request, prosecutors filed an appeal with the Appellate Term, Second Department.
The AT2 thought there was sufficient support for the stop and her restraint because Rich had supposedly exhibited slurred speech, reeked of alcohol, and was trying to drive her car with its front right wheel nearly detached from its axle. (Rich also failed several sobriety tests and admitted to consuming several beers earlier in the day.)
That's Rich.
To view a copy of the Appellate Term's decision, please use this link: The People of the State of New York v. Rich