Sanchez v. City of Caldwell

EISMANN, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order upholding the constitutionality of a city ordinance that denies a retail license for the sale of beer or wine to someone who, within the past five years, has been convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances. We affirm the order of the district court.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Victor Sanchez had obtained licenses from the City of Caldwell to sell beer and wine in two businesses he owned. One business sold beer and wine for on-site consumption, and the other sold beer and wine for…