There are essentially two legal proceedings for every driving under the influence arrest: one in the court system and one with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The Department of Motor Vehicles will handle the suspension or revocation of a person's license, as well as the reinstatement of the license.

The only two issues discussed in DMV hearings are whether the accused took a blood or urine test and what the result of the test was.

The DMV hearing does not substitute for a court hearing and a person is not required to request a DMV hearing.

If a person is found innocent in court but their license was suspended or revoked, the DMV will reinstate the license.

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Related Links :
DUI Arrest: DMV Administrative Hearings vs. Criminal Court Trials
Arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI): General Information
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of the National Institutes of Health
DUI & DWI Enforcement Program
MADD
American Council on Alcoholism
How a DUI Conviction Affects your Insurance

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