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Department of Licensing v. Sheeks

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided March 3, 1987No. 7465-0-IIIPublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtThompson, J.

Russell Sheeks' driver's license was revoked for refusing to take a Breathalyzer test after his arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. The trial court reinstated his license, finding he was suffering from hypothermia rather than the effects of alcohol when he refused the Breathalyzer test, which caused him to be confused so that he did not understand the implied consent warning. The Department of Licensing appeals the reinstatement of Mr. Sheeks' driver's license. We reverse.

On December 23, 1983, at about 11:30 p.m., Russell Sheeks was stopped by Washington State Trooper Curtis…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. In Re the Detention of LaBelleWashington Supreme Court · 1986
  2. Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Inc. v. Department of RevenueWashington Supreme Court · 1986
  3. Goodman v. Darden, Doman & Stafford AssociatesWashington Supreme Court · 1983
  4. Nichols Hills Bank v. McCoolWashington Supreme Court · 1985
  5. Worthington v. WorthingtonWashington Supreme Court · 1968

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3Cited by14 opinions

  1. Thompson v. Department of LicensingWashington Supreme Court · 1999
  2. Thompson v. State Dept. of LicensingWashington Supreme Court · 1999
  3. Lewis v. STATE, DEPT. OF LICENSINGWashington Supreme Court · 2006
  4. Mairs v. Department of LicensingCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1993
  5. Cooper v. Department of LicensingCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1991

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