Beavers v. State, Department of Motor Vehicles & Public Safety

OPINION

This is an appeal from an order of the district court affirming the Department of Motor Vehicles’ revocation of appellant’s driving privilege.

On August 30, 1990, a Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper observed a pickup truck weaving within the vehicle’s travel lane. The trooper executed a traffic stop and contacted the driver, appellant Pamela Beavers. There was an odor of alcoholic beverage on appellant’s breath and person. Appellant’s eyes were watery and bloodshot. The trooper conducted a series of field sobriety tests which appellant failed. Appellant was arrested for driving under the…