Johnson v. Kansas Department of Revenue

Johnson, J:

Michael Scott Johnson appeals the district court’s order allowing a Kansas Division of Vehicles hearing officer to reconsider and amend Johnson’s driver’s license suspension after the statutory deadline to appeal such an administrative order. We reverse and remand with instructions to reinstate the original administrative order.

Following an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), Johnson failed a blood alcohol test. After receiving the law enforcement officer’s certification of test failure and suspension of driver’s license form, Johnson properly requested and received an…