Raisher v. Director of Revenue

THOMAS H. NEWTON, Chief Judge.

Scott Raisher appeals the trial court judgment affirming the Director of Revenue’s suspension of his driver’s license. Mr. Raisher claims the trial court erred in its decision because it allowed an officer’s testimony to invalidate scientific data. We reverse.

Factual and Procedural Background

Mr. Raisher was driving home when State Trooper Steven Salfrank pulled him over for failing to maintain his lane. Trooper Salfrank smelled alcohol in Mr. Raisher’s truck and noticed that his eyes were bloodshot and watery. Trooper Sal-frank asked Mr. Raisher if he had been…