Erickson v. Department of Public Safety

[¶1.] Cimeron Grant Erickson, who holds a commercial driver’s license, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while his blood alcohol content was 0.08 percent or more. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety subsequently disqualified him from operating commercial motor vehicles for one year. Erickson appealed the Department’s decision to the circuit court, which reversed the Department’s decision without remanding. The Department appeals. We reverse the circuit court’s decision.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶2.] On July 30, 2011, Erickson was arrested for driving his motorcycle while under…