Baldwin v. Department of Motor Vehicles

Opinion

CHIN, P. J.

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) appeals from a judgment granting respondent John Robert Baldwin’s petition for writ of mandamus, in which Baldwin sought to overturn the DMV’s order revoking his driver’s license. The DMV issued the order after receiving notice of Baldwin’s third conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol. The judgment directs the DMV to vacate its order and to issue Baldwin a restricted license in accordance with the order of the criminal court where Baldwin suffered his most recent conviction. The DMV contends that the superior court…