Prostov v. Department of Licensing

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Lau, J.

The Washington Department of Licensing suspended Yuri Prostov’s driver’s license for using his twin brother’s name in a license application. He contends the importance of a licensee’s private interest requires proof by evidence beyond a reasonable doubt or clear, cogent, and convincing evidence as a matter of due process. The department’s burden of proof in an administrative license proceeding under RCW 46.20.291(7) and RCW 46-.20.0921(l)(e) to suspend or revoke a license is the preponderance of the evidence standard. This standard of proof strikes a fair balance between the rights…