Garriott v. Director of Revenue

THOMAS H. NEWTON, Presiding Judge.

The Director of Revenue (Director) revoked Mr. David W. Garriott’s driver’s license pursuant to section 577.041, 1 for refusing to submit to a breath analysis test. The trial court found that the initial stop leading to Mr. Garriott’s arrest was invalid. At a healing, the trial court invoked the exclusionary rule to exclude all evidence subsequently collected. Then, the trial court reinstated Mr. Garriott’s driving privileges. We reverse.

I. Factual AND Procedural Background

Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Scott Carey observed an automobile accident…