Dahl v. State Ex Rel. Department of Public Safety

TOM COLBERT, Judge:

T1 The Department of Public Safety (State) appeals an order of the trial court setting aside the revocation of Danny K. Dahl's driver's license. The issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in finding that there was no valid arrest. Upon reviewing the record and applicable law, we hold that the trial court did err and reverse its decision.

BACKGROUND

T2 On June 28, 1999, a reporting person made a call to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), reporting that the driver of a truck was harassing the caller. The OHP dispatcher notified Trooper Dennis Dickens, who, in turn,…