Torstenson v. Moore

MESCHKE, Justice.

[¶ 1] The Department of Transportation appealed a district court judgment reversing the administrative suspension of Jared Tor-stenson’s driving license for driving while impaired by alcohol (DUI). We reverse the judgment of the district court and remand for entry of judgment affirming the suspension.

[¶ 2] Officer Jason Dellwo of the Dickinson police was on routine patrol on July 11,1996. Near 3:00 a.m., he saw a pickup stopped in the middle of the intersection on his right, a block away. The stopped pickup was not pointed straight in the intersection, but was in the middle…