Hines v. Director of Revenue

PARRISH, Judge.

The Director of Revenue (the director) appeals an order rescinding the suspension of Deana Hines’ driver’s license. The director contends the trial court erred in rescinding the suspension of Mrs. Hines’ license because the evidence disclosed she was operating a vehicle while in an intoxicated condition when the vehicle was stuck in a ditch. The director argues that the fact someone other than Mrs. Hines drove the vehicle into the ditch was not a basis for reinstating her license. This court reverses and remands.

Deana Hines and her husband were inside a vehicle that was in a…