Butcher v. Kansas Department of Revenue

Pierron, J.:

The Kansas Department of Revenue (KDR) appeals the district court’s reversal of the administrative suspension of Alan Ray Butcher’s driver’s license. KDR argues the court erred in not finding reasonable grounds existed to believe that Butcher was operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI). We agree with KDR and reverse.

On May 13, 2003, Officer Lee Patterson was working the night shift when he saw Butcher driving a vehicle. Patterson knew that Butcher’s driver’s license been suspended because the last time he had contact with Butcher — within the…