Ellingson v. Commissioner of Public Safety

OPINION

KALITOWSKI, Judge.

Appellant Kim Marie Ellingson challenges the district court’s order sustaining the revocation of her driving privileges under the implied-consent law, arguing that the exigent-circumstances exception does not apply to the warrantless collection of her urine sample.

FACTS

Respondent Commissioner of Public Safety revoked appellant Kim Marie Ell-ingson’s driving privileges after appellant was arrested for driving while impaired (DWI). Appellant petitioned the district court to rescind the revocation. The sole issue at the implied-consent hearing was whether the…