Williamson v. Director, North Dakota Department of Transportation

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] Christopher Williamson appeals from a district court order affirming the Department of Transportation hearing officer’s decision to suspend his driving privileges for two years. Williamson argues the district court erred by receiving evidence that was not adequately authenticated. We affirm.

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[¶ 2] Officer Travis Martinson stopped Williamson after he drove over a fire hose at a fire scene. Martinson smelled alcohol in Williamson’s vehicle and noticed Williamson had bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech. Williamson refused field sobriety tests but consented to…