Lunsford v. Director of Revenue

GARRISON, Presiding Judge.

The Director of Revenue (the “Director”) suspended William Edward Lunsford’s driver’s license pursuant to § 302.5051 after he was arrested for driving while intoxicated. After an administrative hearing, the Director upheld the suspension, and Lunsford petitioned for a trial de novo pursuant to § 302.535. The trial court ordered the Director to reinstate Lunsford’s driver’s license, a decision the Director now appeals. We reverse and remand.

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