It is also clear from the facts of this case that the resolution of the issue presented has become moot with respect to Cook. Nevertheless, this court has recognized an exception to the mootness doctrine for cases that are capable of repetition yet evading review, being cases in which the justiciable controversy will necessarily expire or terminate prior to adjudication. See also Nathaniel v. Forrest City School Dist. Because it is likely that defendants in the future may well be confronted with this precise issue but yet be unable to appeal the point due to the passage of the suspension time, we will consider the merits of the issue. We turn then to the issue of whether the circuit court had the authority to suspend Cook s driver s license under these facts.
Some history is helpful here.
However, the General Assembly passed Act 802 of 1995, which completely replaced the procedures for suspension by establishing an administrative process. Ark. Code Ann. Ark. Code Ann. In light of this provision in Act 802, the question becomes whether any other statute gives the courts authority to suspend driving privileges under these facts. See Ark. Code Ann.