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Following a bench trial, a judge found Michael Loden guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol to the extent that he was a less safe driver. Loden appeals, contending the trial court erroneously concluded that Miranda warnings were not required because he was not “in custody” at the time of the field sobriety tests. We find no error and affirm Loden’s conviction. Viewed in a light most favorable to support the judgment, the evidence shows that a trooper with the Georgia State Patrol observed Loden traveling at a high rate of speed. The trooper confirmed that Loden was exceeding the speed limit through radar and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking with Loden, the trooper detected an odor of alcohol and asked Loden if he had been drinking. Loden initially denied having had any alcohol. The trooper then asked Loden to step out of the car. As the trooper spoke with Loden, Loden revealed that he had had three drinks, then indicated that he had had five drinks.

The trooper administered an AlcoSensor test, which indicated the presence of alcohol. The trooper then asked Loden to perform field sobriety tests, and Loden agreed to the tests. Based on the results of the field sobriety evaluations, as well as the trooper’s experience, training and observations, the trooper placed Loden under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.

 
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