Bell v. Department of Motor Vehicles

Opinion

CHIN, J.

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) appeals from a judgment granting respondent Michael A. Bell’s petition for a writ of mandate and ordering the DMV to set aside the suspension of Bell’s driving privilege. It contends that substantial evidence does not support the trial court’s decision to overturn the suspension order. We agree. Therefore, we reverse and direct the trial court to deny Bell’s petition.

Factual and Procedural Background

While on patrol, California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer J. Perez and another officer observed Bell “come out of a club” and drive away with…