Gergen v. Commissioner of Public Safety

OPINION

BRUCE C. STONE, Judge. *

Driver appeals from an order sustaining revocation of his driving privileges, arguing that (1) he was denied his right to counsel because he could not complete a call to an 800-number from the telephone that was made available to him and (2) the arresting officer violated Minn.Stat. § 481.10 (1994).

FACTS

Olmsted County Sheriff Deputy Lee Ross-man arrested appellant John Gergen for driving while intoxicated, transported him to the station, and read the implied consent advisory. A transcript of their taped conversation reveals that Gergen was mostly noncommittal or…