Schram v. Commissioner of Public Safety

OPINION

SEDGWICK, Judge.

Respondent, Hazel Alva Schram, appealed the Commissioner of Public Safety’s order revoking her driver’s license pursuant to Minn.Stat. § 169.123 (Supp.1983). The district court rescinded the revocation. The Commissioner appealed. We reverse.

FACTS

A Mendota Heights police officer observed respondent’s car stuck in a snow bank. The officer approached the car and noticed respondent, the sole occupant, seated behind the steering wheel with the ear’s motor running. The officer noted alcohol on respondent’s breath and told her to turn the car off. He then called a backup unit…