Turcotte v. Director of Revenue

GARY M. GAERTNER, Judge.

Appellant, the Director of Revenue of the State of Missouri, appeals entry of an order by the Circuit Court of St. Charles County reinstating respondent’s driving privileges. We reverse.

Respondent, Cynthia Bartlett Turcotte, was arrested on August 3, 1990, in St. Charles County, for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Respondent displayed several symptoms of intoxication, including poor balance and slurred speech. She admitted to having “a few beers,” and failed three field sobriety tests administered by the officer.1 Respondent was then placed under arrest and…