State v. Richmeier

McAnany, J.:

In this appeal the State contends that the district court erred in suppressing the results of a blood-alcohol test which the State intended to use in prosecuting its case against Andrew Lynn Richmeier for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol in violation of K.S.A. 2011 Supp. 8-1567. We agree and reverse and remand the case for further proceedings.

On November 26, 2011, Deputy Brian Shannon stopped Rich-meier for speeding. In the course of the stop, Shannon concluded that Richmeier was intoxicated. He arrested Richmeier and took him to the sheriffs office for processing.…