Arnette v. Director of Revenue

OPINION

GLENN A. NORTON, Judge.

The Director of Revenue appeals the judgment reinstating Ricky Arnette’s driver’s license and assessing costs against the Director. We affirm the reinstatement and reverse the assessment of costs.

I. BACKGROUND

The Director revoked Arnette’s license based on allegations of driving while intoxicated and imprudent driving under section 302.505 RSMo 2000. The Director’s sole witness at trial was the arresting officer, who found Arnette’s truck overturned and abandoned on the side of a road. There was blood and gray and black hair inside the vehicle. The officer found…