Polk v. State Ex Rel. Department of Public Safety

MEMORANDUM OPINION

JONES, Presiding Judge:

Appellant appeals a decision by the Department of Public Safety [DPS] revoking his driving privileges following an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. The trial court affirmed the decision. This appeal followed.

Appellant was observed by an Oklahoma City police officer to be speeding and driving erratically, and was slow to respond when the officer turned on his emergency lights. Appellant’s breath smelled of alcohol, his eyes were watery and bloodshot, his speech was slurred, and he had difficulty maintaining his balance. Appellant could…