Gaston v. Department of Motor Vehicles

Opinion

BENSON, J.

The Department of Motor Vehicles (department) appeals from a judgment of the Contra Costa County Superior Court granting a writ of mandate directing the department to set aside an order suspending the driving privilege of John Michael Gaston for 18 months. We shall reverse the judgment issuing the writ and vacate the writ.

*76Factual and Procedural Background

On February 28, 1984, Gaston pled guilty to and was convicted of driving while intoxicated by the Paradise Valley Magistrate Court, Maricopa County, Arizona. As a result, by letter dated July 9, 1984, Gaston was informed his…