Buchholz v. North Dakota Department of Transportation

MARING, Justice.

[¶ 1] The North Dakota Department of Transportation (“Department”) appeals from a district court judgment reversing the Department’s decision to suspend Deanna Buchholz’s driving privileges for ninety-one days. We reverse the judgment of the district court and reinstate the hearing officer’s suspension of Buchholz’s license.

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[¶ 2] On March 11, 2001, North Dakota Highway Patrol Officer Trevor Wahlen arrested Deanna Lynn Buchholz for driving under the influence of alcohol. After arresting Buchholz, Officer Wahlen transported her to the Morton County Law Enforcement Center where…