Phillips v. Director of Revenue

The Director of Revenue (“Director”) appeals the trial court’s order restoring the driving privileges of Richard Louis Phillips (“Petitioner”) after Petitioner refused to submit to a chemical test of his breath, pursuant to section 577.041.4.1 The Director contends that the trial court misapplied the law in finding that the arresting officer did not have reasonable grounds to believe Petitioner was driving while intoxicated because there was not probable cause supporting the initial traffic stop. We agree and reverse and remand with directions to reinstate Director’s revocation.

Factual and…