Sweatt v. Director of Revenue

This appeal involves the revocation of Richard Sweatt’s (Respondent) driving privileges for refusing a chemical test for intoxication under § 577.041. 1 After a hearing, the trial judge ordered reinstatement of Respondent’s driving privileges. The Director of Revenue (Director) appeals. Director argues that the trial court erred in reinstating Respondent’s driving privileges because he refused chemical testing and the arresting officer complied with applicable statutes. We agree and reverse the judgment.

On October 13, 2001, at approximately 1:13 a.m., Officer Arthur Ross of the Cam-denton…