Christensen v. Director of Revenue

PHILLIP R. GARRISON, Judge.

The Director of Revenue (“the Director”) appeals from a judgment reinstating the driving privileges of Calvin J. Christensen (“Christensen”) after they were suspended due to Christensen’s refusal to submit to a chemical test for intoxication. We reverse the trial court’s judgment and remand for reinstatement of the suspension.

On the morning of May 25, 2002, Trooper Steven Gisselbeck (“Gisselbeck”) of the Missouri State Highway Patrol was on duty when he observed a black Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Christensen. Gisselbeck clocked the truck at sixty-three miles per hour…