State, Department of Highways v. Lauseng

Peterson, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order of the Hennepin County Municipal Court which rescinded an order of the commissioner of highways revoking defendant’s driver’s license for refusal to permit chemical testing for intoxication, Minn. St. 169.123.

Defendant, arrested for operating his motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, was informed of his rights and responsibility under the so-called implied-consent law and the availability of blood, breath, or urine tests. He declined either a blood or breath test, opting for the urine test. He was unable to pass…