[DOWNLOAD] "Department Of Licensing V. Lax" by Supreme Court of Washington * Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Department Of Licensing V. Lax
- Author : Supreme Court of Washington
- Release Date : January 16, 1995
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 62 KB
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JOHNSON, J. -- This case requires us to decide whether a person suspected of driving while intoxicated who initially refuses a breath or blood test can later withdraw or negate the refusal, thereby avoiding administrative revocation of the driving privilege. Ralph Lax's driver's license was revoked by the Department of Licensing (Department) for refusing to submit to a blood test following his arrest for driving while under the influence of intoxicants (DWI), despite the fact that Lax consented to a blood test approximately 12 minutes after his initial refusal. He appealed and the Department's action was sustained by the Superior Court. The Court of Appeals reversed. Department of Licensing v. Lax, 74 Wash. App. 7, 871 P.2d 1098 (1994). We hold the initial refusal is final, reversing the Court of Appeals and affirming the trial court.