Hazley v. State ex rel. Department of Public Safety

EDWARDS, Judge.

The State of Louisiana, through the Department of Public Safety, appeals a trial court judgment granting John G. Hazley, Sr., a restricted driver’s license.

Hazley’s driving record in the past five years includes three convictions for driving while intoxicated. In each case, his license was suspended for one year. In addition, Hazley was convicted of both reckless driving and a revoked license violation. He was certified to be an habitual offender.

Clearly, Hazley does not qualify for a restricted driver’s license under LSA-R.S. 32:415.1. Nor, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 32:1479, as…