Poage v. Director of Revenue, State of Mo.

DOWD, Judge.

The Director of Revenue (Director) appeals from an order reinstating driving privileges to Jesse E. Poage (Driver). We reverse and remand.

I. Background

On October 31, 1995, Trooper observed Driver’s vehicle twice weave from its lane onto the shoulder and over the centerline. Trooper stopped Driver and noticed a strong odor of an intoxicating beverage on his breath. Driver’s speech was slurred and mumbled, his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, and he admitted to drinking four or five beers. Trooper put Driver through several roadside sobriety tests, which Driver failed. This caused…