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Ex Parte: Lee Elvin Arnold Jr., Appellant
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Issues:
Alcohol testing, DWI, due process, refusal, Fifth Amendment
Case Summary:
Lee Elvin Arnold appeals a trial court decision denying his writ of habeas corpus relief. Arnold was arrested for driving under the influence. He claims the administrative suspension of his driver's license is significant punishment and that additional prosecution of his DUI offense would be a violation of the Fifith Amendment.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
The trial court ruled that the administrative suspension was a valid action and it determined no violation of Arnold's rights. Arnold now appeals.
Outcome:
Arnold loses. The Texas Supreme Court ruled that the primary effect of a driver's license suspension was remedial in nature and did not bar further prosecution for the same offense.