Lorenzen v. State Highway Commissioner

LEVINE, Justice.

The State Highway Commissioner appeals from a district court judgment reversing an administrative agency decision to suspend Jeff Lorenzen’s driving privileges. We reverse the judgment of the district court and reinstate the decision of the hearing officer.

Jeff Lorenzen was arrested by Deputy Thompson for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Lorenzen was asked to accompany Deputy Thompson to the hospital for a blood-alcohol test. Lorenzen refused, explaining that he was afraid of needles. Instead, he agreed to take a Breathalyzer test at the Law Enforcement Center.…