Dothard v. Cook

This case is before us on petition for certiorari to the Court of Civil Appeals. That court affirmed the action of the circuit court which ordered the appellant, Dothard, as Director of Public Safety, to withdraw his order revoking the driver's license of appellee, Handley W. Cook, Jr.

Cook was arrested by the police of the City of Lipscomb on June 7, 1974, and charged with driving while intoxicated [hereinafter "DWI"]. On June 20, 1974, Cook pleaded guilty to a charge, the nature of which is disputed, and was fined $100.00 plus court costs. He paid the fine and costs on June 20, and received…