Ghaffari v. Department of Licensing

Mehrdad Ghaffari appeals a judgment affirming the administrative revocation of his license because of his refusal to take a Breathalyzer test. Ghaffari contends that his refusal was the product of an unlawful detention. He also contends that the police failed to adequately explain that he did not have an absolute right to consult with his attorney before submitting to the test.

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On the evening of August 18, 1988, Renton Police Officer James J. Bryant observed Ghaffari s vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 99, approximately 15 miles outside the Renton city limits. According to Bryant, the…