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· 9/21/2023

Mabrey v. State of Delaware

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  • recognizing that the interest in public safety is substantially served by summary suspension of driver’s license by those who refuse to be tested upon arrest
  • recognizing that states have a compelling state interest in protecting their citizens from the dangers posed by drunk drivers
  • holding that 24 Massachusetts statute allowing for summary suspension of a driver’s license with availability of prompt postsuspension hearing was constitutional
  • holding that it was clear that the Due Process Clause applies to a state’s suspension or revocation of a driver’s license
  • holding that it was clear that the Due Process Clause applies to a state’s suspension or revocation of a driver’s license
  • recognizing the \paramount interest the Commonwealth has in preserving the safety of its public highways\ and the states \compelling interest in highway safety[.]\

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Judges: Clark R.J.

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