Fainer v. Director of Revenue

GARY M. GAERTNER, SR., Presiding Judge.

The Director of Revenue (“Director”) appeals from a judgment of the Circuit Court of St. Louis County reinstating the driving privileges of Lisa M. Fainer (“Driver”). We reverse and remand.

On February 12, 2002, Driver was driving in Berkeley, Missouri when she collided with a guardrail. Captain Daniel Paulino (“Paulino”) of the Berkeley police department responded to the scene. When Paulino came into contact with Driver, Driver stated “I was driving too fast and I lost control of my friend’s car. I’m so sorry.” After speaking with Driver for a few…