Augustino v. Colorado Department of Revenue

The appellant appeals the decision of the district court affirming the revocation of his driver’s license under the Colorado implied consent law, section 42-4-1202, C.R.S. 1973. He bases his appeal on the grounds that: (1) he did not knowingly refuse to take an intoxication test and (2) section 42-4-1202(3)(e) violates his right to equal protection. We find his arguments to be without merit and thereform affirm.

The appellant was arrested in January 1975, for a traffic offense, and he refused to take an intoxication test. An administrative hearing was held to determine whether the appellant’s…