Johnson v. Director of Revenue

The Director of Revenue appeals a judgment of the circuit court of Phelps County ordering the director to reinstate the driving privileges of Diana Johnson which were revoked pursuant to § 577.041, RSMo 2000. This court reverses and remands.

The director filed a motion asking this court to remand the case to the trial court for a hearing on the record. From the trial court’s docket sheets and judgment, it can be discerned that a hearing was held and evidence presented; yet a letter from the court reporter indicates that no record of the hearing was made. Ms. Johnson asserts that a transcript…