Guelker v. Director of Revenue

RICHARD B. TEITELMAN, Judge.

James H. Guelker (Driver) appeals from the judgment of the Circuit Court sustaining an order of the Director of Revenue suspending his driving privileges. Driver claims he was denied due process in that he did not have a meaningful opportunity to have the merits of his case heard and considered by an Article V judge prior to entry of judgment. We agree. Reversed and remanded.

Factual and Procedural Background

On April 3, 1998, a St. Louis County police officer responded to a report of a single-vehicle accident in south St. Louis County. When he arrived at the scene,…