State v. Lovett

Lewis, J.:

The defendant appeals her conviction of driving while her driver’s license was suspended. Upon conviction, defendant was sentenced to one year in jail and fined $500. On review, we find that the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) failed to follow the express requirements of law in suspending defendant’s driver’s license, and we reverse her conviction..

Defendant’s driver’s license was suspended as a result of her arrest for DUI. Defendant refused to submit to a chemical test under K.S.A. 8-1002, and her license was suspended as provided by statute. Defendant then requested an…