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DMV hearing in California

58 California opinions name it 3 courts 1981–2026 16 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (43)

CaseFollowedCited
Petricka v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
calctapp · 2001 · cited in 6 California opinions naming this issue, 2003–2025
2 sentences

2025(See § 14112, subd. (a); Petricka, supra, 89 Cal.App.4th at p. 1348 .) And it is true DMV hearing officers are empowered to issue subpoenas after a hearing has 17 commenced and to continue the proceedings pending compliance. (§ 14104.5, subd. (a); see, e.g., Bussard v. Department of Motor Vehicles (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 858, 862, 865 (Bussard).) But this does not mean there are no deadlines, and no due diligence is required at all when seeking the production of documents for use at an APS hearing.

2025(See § 14112, subd. (a); Petricka, supra, 89 Cal.App.4th at p. 1348 .) And it is true DMV hearing officers are empowered to issue subpoenas after a hearing has 17 commenced and to continue the proceedings pending compliance. (§ 14104.5, subd. (a); see, e.g., Bussard v. Department of Motor Vehicles (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 858, 862, 865 (Bussard).) But this does not mean there are no deadlines, and no due diligence is required at all when seeking the production of documents for use at an APS hearing.

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Lake v. Reedgreen
cal · 1997 · cited in 8 California opinions naming this issue, 2003–2021
2 sentences

2015(See § 13382; see also Lake v. Reed (1997) 16 Cal.4th 448, 454-455 [ 65 Cal.Rptr.2d 860 , 940 P.2d 311 ] (Lake).) Plaintiff, charged with drunk driving (§ 23152), was allowed to plead to a “wet reckless” (§§ 23103 [misdemeanor reckless driving], 23103.5 [prosecutorial statement that alcohol was involved]; see People v. Claire (1991) 229 Cal.App.3d 647 , 650 & fn. 2 [ 280 Cal.Rptr. 269 ]), but requested a hearing before the DMV to challenge her license suspension (§ 13558).

2015(See § 13382; see also Lake v. Reed (1997) 16 Cal.4th 448, 454-455 [ 65 Cal.Rptr.2d 860 , 940 P.2d 311 ] (Lake).) Plaintiff, charged with drunk driving (§ 23152), was allowed to plead to a “wet reckless” (§§ 23103 [misdemeanor reckless driving], 23103.5 [prosecutorial statement that alcohol was involved]; see People v. Claire (1991) 229 Cal.App.3d 647 , 650 & fn. 2 [ 280 Cal.Rptr. 269 ]), but requested a hearing before the DMV to challenge her license suspension (§ 13558).

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Daniels v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
cal · 1983 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1996
2 sentences

1996(Daniels v. Department of Motor Vehicles (1983) 33 Cal.3d 532, 536 [ 189 Cal.Rptr. 512 , 658 P.2d 1313 ].) At the outset of the DMV hearing the hearing officer correctly limited the scope of the issues (Daniels v. Department of Motor Vehicles, supra, 33 Cal.3d at p. 536) to the following: “1.

1996(Daniels v. Department of Motor Vehicles (1983) 33 Cal.3d 532, 536 [ 189 Cal.Rptr. 512 , 658 P.2d 1313 ].) At the outset of the DMV hearing the hearing officer correctly limited the scope of the issues (Daniels v. Department of Motor Vehicles, supra, 33 Cal.3d at p. 536) to the following: “1.

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Today's Fresh Start, Inc. v. Los Angeles County Office of Educationgreen
cal · 2013 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2026
2 sentences

2025Due process protections are not dispensed with simply because the ‘DMV hearing officer typically introduces two or three official documents into evidence and decides a limited number of issues.’ Rather, ‘whenever “due process requires a hearing, the adjudicator must be impartial.” ’ (Today’s Fresh Start, supra, 57 Cal.4th at p. 212 .)” (DUI Lawyers, supra, 77 Cal.App.5th at p. 532.) We read this passage to say, assuming a hearing officer actually acts as both an advocate and an adjudicator in an APS hearing, the duality is intolerable even if they only advocate a little.

2022Due process protections are not dispensed with simply because the “DMV hearing officer typically introduces two or three official documents into evidence and decides a limited number of issues.” Rather, “whenever ‘due process requires a 15 hearing, the adjudicator must be impartial.’” (Today’s Fresh Start, supra, 57 Cal.4th at p. 212 .) Accordingly, we conclude combining the roles of advocate and adjudicator in a single person employed by the DMV violates due process under the Fourteenth Amendment and the California constitution Article I, section 7.

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Dibble v. Gourleygreen
calctapp · 2002 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2003–2014
2 sentences

2014(Dibble v. Gourley (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 496, 503 [objection at administrative hearing necessary to preserve challenge based on hearsay], overruled on another ground in MacDonald v. Gutierrez (2004) 32 Cal.4th 150 , 158–159; Jackson v. Department of Motor Vehicles (1994) 22 Cal.App.4th 730, 738 [failure to make foundational objection to arrest report at DMV hearing forfeited challenge to admissibility of document]; see also Bledsoe v. Biggs Unified School Dist. (2008) 170 Cal.App.4th 127 , 141 & fn. 11 [current version of Govt.

2003(Lake v. Reed, supra, 16 Cal.4th at pp. 458, 460; Solovij, supra, 87 Cal.App.4th at p. 1233 .) The DMV may not, however, avoid the statutory requirement of a sworn report simply by categorizing other reports as “ ‘additional evidence.’ ” (Dibble v. Gourley (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 496, 501 [ 126 Cal.Rptr.2d 709 ], quoting Solovij, supra, at p. 1234 .) If the DMV hearing officer finds that each issue is established by a preponderance of the evidence, the person’s driver’s license is suspended. (§ 13557, subd. (b)(1), (b)(2)) A person whose driver’s license has been suspended under these statutory

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Bussard v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
calctapp · 2008 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025(See § 14112, subd. (a); Petricka, supra, 89 Cal.App.4th at p. 1348 .) And it is true DMV hearing officers are empowered to issue subpoenas after a hearing has 17 commenced and to continue the proceedings pending compliance. (§ 14104.5, subd. (a); see, e.g., Bussard v. Department of Motor Vehicles (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 858, 862, 865 (Bussard).) But this does not mean there are no deadlines, and no due diligence is required at all when seeking the production of documents for use at an APS hearing.

2025(See § 14112, subd. (a); Petricka, supra, 89 Cal.App.4th at p. 1348 .) And it is true DMV hearing officers are empowered to issue subpoenas after a hearing has 17 commenced and to continue the proceedings pending compliance. (§ 14104.5, subd. (a); see, e.g., Bussard v. Department of Motor Vehicles (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 858, 862, 865 (Bussard).) But this does not mean there are no deadlines, and no due diligence is required at all when seeking the production of documents for use at an APS hearing.

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Davenport v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1994–2009
2 sentences

2009On the other hand, the licensee “presented no *1003 evidence that the test was not reliable, either by cross-examining the officer as to his qualifications, his manner of administering the test, and the condition of the machine, or by offering his own evidence on any of those matters.” (Davenport, supra, 6 Cal.App.4th at p. 140.) The licensee contended that under that state of the evidence, the breath test results were unreliable to prove his blood-alcohol content.

2009On the other hand, the licensee “presented no *1003 evidence that the test was not reliable, either by cross-examining the officer as to his qualifications, his manner of administering the test, and the condition of the machine, or by offering his own evidence on any of those matters.” (Davenport, supra, 6 Cal.App.4th at p. 140.) The licensee contended that under that state of the evidence, the breath test results were unreliable to prove his blood-alcohol content.

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Coffey v. Shiomotogreen
cal · 2015 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025A. Relevant Legal Principles and Standard of Review A driver served with a notice of suspension or revocation of their driver’s license following an arrest for driving under the influence “is entitled to a hearing on request (§ 13558, subd. (a)), at which the only issues to be decided . . . are whether the arresting officer had reasonable cause to believe she was driving, whether she was arrested for an enumerated offense, and whether she was driving with 0.08 percent BAC or higher.” (Coffey v. Shiomoto (2015) 60 Cal.4th 1198 , 1207−1208, fn. omitted (Coffey).) “If the DMV hearing officer find

2025A. Relevant Legal Principles and Standard of Review A driver served with a notice of suspension or revocation of their driver’s license following an arrest for driving under the influence “is entitled to a hearing on request (§ 13558, subd. (a)), at which the only issues to be decided . . . are whether the arresting officer had reasonable cause to believe she was driving, whether she was arrested for an enumerated offense, and whether she was driving with 0.08 percent BAC or higher.” (Coffey v. Shiomoto (2015) 60 Cal.4th 1198 , 1207−1208, fn. omitted (Coffey).) “If the DMV hearing officer find

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Miyamoto v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
calctapp · 2009 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2009–2019
2 sentences

2019(Coffey, at p. 1208; § 13353.3, subds. (b)(1), (2).) The Vehicle Code governs the type of evidence the DMV may consider at an administrative per se suspension hearing and incorporates portions of the Administrative Procedures Act. (§§ 14100 et seq., 14112; Miyamoto v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles (2009) 176 Cal.App.4th 1210, 1216 (Miyamoto).) The DMV hearing officer "shall consider its official records and may receive sworn testimony." (§ 14104.7.) The hearing officer is not required to follow the technical rules of evidence and shall admit any relevant evidence that "is the sort of evidence on whi

2019(Coffey, at p. 1208; § 13353.3, subds. (b)(1), (2).) The Vehicle Code governs the type of evidence the DMV may consider at an administrative per se suspension hearing and incorporates portions of the Administrative Procedures Act. (§§ 14100 et seq., 14112; Miyamoto v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles (2009) 176 Cal.App.4th 1210, 1216 (Miyamoto).) The DMV hearing officer "shall consider its official records and may receive sworn testimony." (§ 14104.7.) The hearing officer is not required to follow the technical rules of evidence and shall admit any relevant evidence that "is the sort of evidence on whi

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Hall v. Superior Court of San Diego Countygreen
calctapp · 2016 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018License Suspension Hearing Because Hall refused to submit to a blood alcohol test, police seized his driver's license, notified him that his license would be suspended or revoked by the DMV in 30 days, and advised him of his right to request a DMV hearing to show that the suspension or revocation was not justified. ( Hall I , supra , 3 Cal.App.5th at p. 798 , 208 Cal.Rptr.3d 186 .) Hall requested a hearing, which was conducted by Alva Garrido Benavidez, a DMV-appointed hearing officer. ( Ibid . ) At the hearing, the DMV offered documentary evidence including an "Officer's Statement" indicating

2018License Suspension Hearing Because Hall refused to submit to a blood alcohol test, police seized his driver's license, notified him that his license would be suspended or revoked by the DMV in 30 days, and advised him of his right to request a DMV hearing to show that the suspension or revocation was not justified. ( Hall I , supra , 3 Cal.App.5th at p. 798 , 208 Cal.Rptr.3d 186 .) Hall requested a hearing, which was conducted by Alva Garrido Benavidez, a DMV-appointed hearing officer. ( Ibid . ) At the hearing, the DMV offered documentary evidence including an "Officer's Statement" indicating

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MacDonald v. Gutierrezgreen
cal · 2004 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2014
2 sentences

2014(Dibble v. Gourley (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 496, 503 [objection at administrative hearing necessary to preserve challenge based on hearsay], overruled on another ground in MacDonald v. Gutierrez (2004) 32 Cal.4th 150 , 158–159; Jackson v. Department of Motor Vehicles (1994) 22 Cal.App.4th 730, 738 [failure to make foundational objection to arrest report at DMV hearing forfeited challenge to admissibility of document]; see also Bledsoe v. Biggs Unified School Dist. (2008) 170 Cal.App.4th 127 , 141 & fn. 11 [current version of Govt.

2011(MacDonald v. Gutierrez (2004) 32 Cal.4th 150, 155, 159 [ 8 Cal.Rptr.3d 48 , 81 P.3d 975 ].) Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is not required, and we presume that the person conducting the hearing has the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities required by State Personnel Board specifications to be a DMV hearing officer.

12
Mercer v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
cal · 1991 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–2013
2 sentences

2013We see no need to resolve that dispute since it is well-settled that the DMV may not suspend or revoke a person’s license unless that person is “ ‘lawfully arrested.’ ” (Mercer v. Department of Motor Vehicles, supra, 53 Cal.3d at p. 760 .) Discussion of the exclusionary rule is a moot point since a necessary precondition for suspension of Ochoa’s license, i.e., that he was lawfully arrested, did not occur. 7 If there had not already been an unlawful entry into Ochoa’s garage, we think the DMV hearing officer was under no obligation to believe Ochoa’s self-serving version of events where Broyer

2013We see no need to resolve that dispute since it is well-settled that the DMV may not suspend or revoke a person’s license unless that person is “ ‘lawfully arrested.’ ” (Mercer v. Department of Motor Vehicles, supra, 53 Cal.3d at p. 760 .) Discussion of the exclusionary rule is a moot point since a necessary precondition for suspension of Ochoa’s license, i.e., that he was lawfully arrested, did not occur. 7 If there had not already been an unlawful entry into Ochoa’s garage, we think the DMV hearing officer was under no obligation to believe Ochoa’s self-serving version of events where Broyer

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Solovij v. Gourleygreen
calctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2003
2 sentences

2003The trial court also noted its belief that it was precluded by our opinion in Solovij v. Gourley (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 1229 [ 105 Cal.Rptr.2d 278 ] (hereafter, Solovij) from considering the live testimony received at the DMV hearing or any other information contained in the administrative record.

2003The trial court also noted its belief that it was precluded by our opinion in Solovij v. Gourley (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 1229 [ 105 Cal.Rptr.2d 278 ] (hereafter, Solovij) from considering the live testimony received at the DMV hearing or any other information contained in the administrative record.

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Calvert v. County of Yubagreen
calctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024(See Calvert v. County of Yuba (2006) 145 Cal.App.4th 613, 630 [limiting retroactivity of the decision to cases in which no final judgment had been rendered].) First, none of the APS proceedings currently pending before a DMV hearing officer (i.e., those matters where the hearing officer has not rendered a final administrative decision) would be affected by retroactivity.

2024(See Calvert v. County of Yuba (2006) 145 Cal.App.4th 613, 630 [limiting retroactivity of the decision to cases in which no final judgment had been rendered].) First, none of the APS proceedings currently pending before a DMV hearing officer (i.e., those matters where the hearing officer has not rendered a final administrative decision) would be affected by retroactivity.

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People v. Williamsgreen
cal · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023(People v. Williams (2002) 28 Cal.4th 408, 417 (Williams); Davenport, supra, 6 Cal.App.4th at pp. 140, 142; Petricka, supra, 89 Cal.App.4th at p. 1349 [foundation requirement applies to evidence collection].) But because DMV 5 “Somewhat different rules apply to those under 21 years of age [citation], those driving commercial vehicles [citation], and those on probation for prior drunk driving convictions [citation].” (Coffey v. Shiomoto, supra, 60 Cal.4th at p. 1208, fn. 9 .) None of these other rules is relevant here. administrative hearings are not criminal trials and the foundational fact of

2023(People v. Williams (2002) 28 Cal.4th 408, 417 (Williams); Davenport, supra, 6 Cal.App.4th at pp. 140, 142; Petricka, supra, 89 Cal.App.4th at p. 1349 [foundation requirement applies to evidence collection].) But because DMV 5 “Somewhat different rules apply to those under 21 years of age [citation], those driving commercial vehicles [citation], and those on probation for prior drunk driving convictions [citation].” (Coffey v. Shiomoto, supra, 60 Cal.4th at p. 1208, fn. 9 .) None of these other rules is relevant here. administrative hearings are not criminal trials and the foundational fact of

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Joyce v. Blackgreen
calctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Village Trailer Park, Inc. v. Santa Monica Rent Control Boardgreen
calctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Rancho Pauma Mutual Water Co. v. Yuima Municipal Water Districtgreen
calctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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People v. Princegreen
calctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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People v. Clairegreen
calctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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People v. McNealgreen
cal · 2009 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Jackson v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
calctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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MHC Operating Limited Partnership v. City of San Josegreen
calctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Bledsoe v. Biggs Unified School Districtgreen
calctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Gootee v. Lightnergreen
calctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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River Garden Retirement Home v. Franchise Tax Boardgreen
calctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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CALIFORNIANS FOR DISAB. RIGHTS v. Mervyn'sgreen
cal · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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Action Apartment Ass'n v. City of Santa Monicagreen
cal · 2007 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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Hunt v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1999 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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Tabory v. State Personnel Boardgreen
calctapp · 1962 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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Ocheltree v. Gourleygreen
calctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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People v. Burygreen
calctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
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Manriquez v. Gourleygreen
calctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
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Berlinghieri v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
cal · 1983 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
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Santos v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
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Imachi v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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Carlton v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
calctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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People v. Williamsgreen
calctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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Pollack v. Department of Motor Vehiclesgreen
cal · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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Grupe Development Co. v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1993 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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Also cited on this issue (36)

CaseCitedYears
Monaghan v. Department of Motor Vehicles green
calctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2025(Cf. Monaghan v. Department of Motor Vehicles (1995) 35 Cal.App.4th 1621 , 1625–1626.) Government Code section 11524, subdivision (b), includes a requirement of reasonable diligence when a party seeks to continue an administrative hearing.

2025(Cf. Monaghan v. Department of Motor Vehicles (1995) 35 Cal.App.4th 1621 , 1625–1626.) Government Code section 11524, subdivision (b), includes a requirement of reasonable diligence when a party seeks to continue an administrative hearing.

22025–2025
Smith v. LoanMe, Inc. green
cal · 2021
2 sentences

2024Courts usually adopt the plain meaning of the statute, unless a literal “construction would frustrate the manifest purpose of the enactment as a whole” (Arias v. Superior Court, supra, 46 Cal.4th at p. 979 ) or “would result in absurd consequences the Legislature did not intend” (Smith v. LoanMe, Inc., supra, 11 Cal.5th at p. 190 ).

2024Courts usually adopt the plain meaning of the statute, unless a literal “construction would frustrate the manifest purpose of the enactment as a whole” (Arias v. Superior Court, supra, 46 Cal.4th at p. 979 ) or “would result in absurd consequences the Legislature did not intend” (Smith v. LoanMe, Inc., supra, 11 Cal.5th at p. 190 ).

22024–2024
Arias v. Superior Court green
cal · 2009
2 sentences

2024Courts usually adopt the plain meaning of the statute, unless a literal “construction would frustrate the manifest purpose of the enactment as a whole” (Arias v. Superior Court, supra, 46 Cal.4th at p. 979 ) or “would result in absurd consequences the Legislature did not intend” (Smith v. LoanMe, Inc., supra, 11 Cal.5th at p. 190 ).

2024Courts usually adopt the plain meaning of the statute, unless a literal “construction would frustrate the manifest purpose of the enactment as a whole” (Arias v. Superior Court, supra, 46 Cal.4th at p. 979 ) or “would result in absurd consequences the Legislature did not intend” (Smith v. LoanMe, Inc., supra, 11 Cal.5th at p. 190 ).

22024–2024
Lamere v. the Superior Court green
calctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2018Common law standing CDLA also contends that it has taxpayer standing under the common law. "[C]ommon law authority for taxpayer suits [states] that a 'taxpayer in his representative capacity can sue a municipality only in cases involving fraud, collusion, ultra vires, or a failure on the part of the governmental body to perform a duty specifically enjoined .' " ( Los Altos Property Owners Assn. v. Hutcheon (1977) 69 Cal.App.3d 22 , 26, 137 Cal.Rptr. 775 .) "[A] governmental agency that acts outside of the scope of its statutory authority acts ultra vires and the act is void." ( Lamere v. Super

2018Common law standing CDLA also contends that it has taxpayer standing under the common law. "[C]ommon law authority for taxpayer suits [states] that a 'taxpayer in his representative capacity can sue a municipality only in cases involving fraud, collusion, ultra vires, or a failure on the part of the governmental body to perform a duty specifically enjoined .' " ( Los Altos Property Owners Assn. v. Hutcheon (1977) 69 Cal.App.3d 22 , 26, 137 Cal.Rptr. 775 .) "[A] governmental agency that acts outside of the scope of its statutory authority acts ultra vires and the act is void." ( Lamere v. Super

22018–2018
Karuk Tribe of Northern California v. California Regional Water Quality Control Bd., North Coast Region green
calctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2018For that reason, the DMV's reliance on Center for Biological Diversity , supra , 195 Cal.App.4th 128 , 124 Cal.Rptr.3d 467 and Karuk Tribe of Northern California v. California Regional Water Quality Control Bd., North Coast Region (2010) 183 Cal.App.4th 330 , 108 Cal.Rptr.3d 40 for the proposition that Hall was not successful in the litigation is misplaced.

2018For that reason, the DMV's reliance on Center for Biological Diversity , supra , 195 Cal.App.4th 128 , 124 Cal.Rptr.3d 467 and Karuk Tribe of Northern California v. California Regional Water Quality Control Bd., North Coast Region (2010) 183 Cal.App.4th 330 , 108 Cal.Rptr.3d 40 for the proposition that Hall was not successful in the litigation is misplaced.

22018–2018
Center for Biological Diversity v. California Fish and Game Commission green
calctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2018For that reason, the DMV's reliance on Center for Biological Diversity , supra , 195 Cal.App.4th 128 , 124 Cal.Rptr.3d 467 and Karuk Tribe of Northern California v. California Regional Water Quality Control Bd., North Coast Region (2010) 183 Cal.App.4th 330 , 108 Cal.Rptr.3d 40 for the proposition that Hall was not successful in the litigation is misplaced.

2018For that reason, the DMV's reliance on Center for Biological Diversity , supra , 195 Cal.App.4th 128 , 124 Cal.Rptr.3d 467 and Karuk Tribe of Northern California v. California Regional Water Quality Control Bd., North Coast Region (2010) 183 Cal.App.4th 330 , 108 Cal.Rptr.3d 40 for the proposition that Hall was not successful in the litigation is misplaced.

22018–2018
Los Altos Property Owners Assn. v. Hutcheon green
calctapp · 1977
2 sentences

2018Common law standing CDLA also contends that it has taxpayer standing under the common law. "[C]ommon law authority for taxpayer suits [states] that a 'taxpayer in his representative capacity can sue a municipality only in cases involving fraud, collusion, ultra vires, or a failure on the part of the governmental body to perform a duty specifically enjoined .' " ( Los Altos Property Owners Assn. v. Hutcheon (1977) 69 Cal.App.3d 22 , 26, 137 Cal.Rptr. 775 .) "[A] governmental agency that acts outside of the scope of its statutory authority acts ultra vires and the act is void." ( Lamere v. Super

2018Common law standing CDLA also contends that it has taxpayer standing under the common law. "[C]ommon law authority for taxpayer suits [states] that a 'taxpayer in his representative capacity can sue a municipality only in cases involving fraud, collusion, ultra vires, or a failure on the part of the governmental body to perform a duty specifically enjoined .' " ( Los Altos Property Owners Assn. v. Hutcheon (1977) 69 Cal.App.3d 22 , 26, 137 Cal.Rptr. 775 .) "[A] governmental agency that acts outside of the scope of its statutory authority acts ultra vires and the act is void." ( Lamere v. Super

22018–2018
Burg v. Municipal Court green
cal · 1983
2 sentences

2015In determining whether the trial court’s decision was supported by substantial evidence, the appellate court opined that “[t]he issue boils down to whether non-chemical-test circumstantial evidence can prove that Coffey’s BAC at the time of driving was consistent with her BAC at the time of her chemical tests.” Relying on this court’s opinion in Burg v. Municipal Court (1983) 35 Cal.3d 257 [ 198 Cal.Rptr. 145 , 673 P.2d 732 ], the appellate court held in the affirmative.

2015In determining whether the trial court’s decision was supported by substantial evidence, the appellate court opined that “[t]he issue boils down to whether non-chemical-test circumstantial evidence can prove that Coffey’s BAC at the time of driving was consistent with her BAC at the time of her chemical tests.” Relying on this court’s opinion in Burg v. Municipal Court (1983) 35 Cal.3d 257 [ 198 Cal.Rptr. 145 , 673 P.2d 732 ], the appellate court held in the affirmative.

22013–2015
Nightlife Partners, Ltd. v. City of Beverly Hills green
calctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2026Therefore, when an AHO in an APS hearing introduces and admits “the documents that law enforcement duly forward[] to the DMV, which are routinely admitted into evidence at APS hearings, the [AHO] is merely collecting and developing evidence, not advocating for the DMV.”8 (Romane, supra, 110 Cal.App.5th at p. 1018.) Because that is what the 8 Urias argues that CDLA rejected this argument and points to the following passage: “Due process protections are not dispensed with simply because the ‘DMV hearing officer typically introduces two or three official documents into evidence and decides a limi

12026–2026
Howitt v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1992
1 sentence

2026Therefore, when an AHO in an APS hearing introduces and admits “the documents that law enforcement duly forward[] to the DMV, which are routinely admitted into evidence at APS hearings, the [AHO] is merely collecting and developing evidence, not advocating for the DMV.”8 (Romane, supra, 110 Cal.App.5th at p. 1018.) Because that is what the 8 Urias argues that CDLA rejected this argument and points to the following passage: “Due process protections are not dispensed with simply because the ‘DMV hearing officer typically introduces two or three official documents into evidence and decides a limi

12026–2026
People Ex Rel. Allstate Insurance Co. v. Dahan green
calctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2024(Id. at pp. 659–661.) Finally, in Hall v. Superior Court, supra, 3 Cal.App.5th 372 , an APS hearing was found to involve an intolerable probability of bias from a DMV hearing officer.

2024(Id. at pp. 659–661.) Finally, in Hall v. Superior Court, supra, 3 Cal.App.5th 372 , an APS hearing was found to involve an intolerable probability of bias from a DMV hearing officer.

12024–2024
Daly v. Wallace green
calctapp · 1965
2 sentences

2023(Daly, supra, 234 Cal.App.2d at p. 692 .) Appellant provides no authority suggesting that we may properly consider his argument that the trial court erred in giving Okorocha’s testimony little weight.

2023(Daly, supra, 234 Cal.App.2d at p. 692 .) Appellant provides no authority suggesting that we may properly consider his argument that the trial court erred in giving Okorocha’s testimony little weight.

12023–2023
Cal. Dui Lawyers Ass'n v. Cal. Dep't of Motor Vehicles green
calctapp5d · 2018
2 sentences

2022In California DUI Lawyers Assn. v. Department of Motor Vehicles (2018) 20 Cal.App.5th 1247 (CDLA I), this court reversed the judgment, with instructions to vacate the orders granting the DMV’s summary judgment motion and denying CDLA’s summary judgment motion.

2022(CDLA I, supra, 20 Cal.App.5th at p. 1266 .) On remand, the trial court vacated the previous orders on the summary judgment motions, and directed the parties to file new motions incorporating prior filings, along with supplemental briefs.

12022–2022
ROZE v. Department of Motor Vehicles green
calctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2021If the presumption is rebutted, “ ‘the burden shifts to the DMV to prove that the test was reliable despite the violation.’ ” (Roze v. Department of Motor Vehicles (2006) 141 Cal.App.4th 1176, 1183 .) When a motorist’s license is suspended at a DMV hearing, the licensee can petition for writ review in the Superior Court.

2021If the presumption is rebutted, “ ‘the burden shifts to the DMV to prove that the test was reliable despite the violation.’ ” (Roze v. Department of Motor Vehicles (2006) 141 Cal.App.4th 1176, 1183 .) When a motorist’s license is suspended at a DMV hearing, the licensee can petition for writ review in the Superior Court.

12021–2021
Oxford v. Foster Wheeler LLC green
calctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2021Moreover, contrary to Corkery’s claim, the two reports are not irreconcilable.3 The DMV hearing officer reasonably found, based on both the sworn DS-367 form and the unsworn report, that Officers Hoang and Tsang worked together to arrest Corkery for a DUI and transport him to the police station, where Officer Tsang read him the appropriate admonishments 3 Corkery relies on case law holding that irreconcilable verdicts must be reversed, citing Oxford v. Foster Wheeler LLC (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 700, 716 .

2021Moreover, contrary to Corkery’s claim, the two reports are not irreconcilable.3 The DMV hearing officer reasonably found, based on both the sworn DS-367 form and the unsworn report, that Officers Hoang and Tsang worked together to arrest Corkery for a DUI and transport him to the police station, where Officer Tsang read him the appropriate admonishments 3 Corkery relies on case law holding that irreconcilable verdicts must be reversed, citing Oxford v. Foster Wheeler LLC (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 700, 716 .

12021–2021
Coshow v. City of Escondido green
calctapp · 2005
12018–2018
Leiserson v. City of San Diego green
calctapp · 1988
12018–2018
Gray v. Don Miller & Associates, Inc. green
cal · 1984
12018–2018
Masters v. San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Ass'n green
calctapp · 1995
12018–2018
Nissan Motor Corp. v. New Motor Vehicle Board green
calctapp · 1984
12016–2016
Nasha L.L.C. v. City of Los Angeles green
calctapp · 2004
12016–2016
Shannon v. Gourley green
calctapp · 2002
12015–2015
Brierton v. Department of Motor Vehicles green
calctapp · 2005
12014–2014
Leal v. Gourley green
calctapp · 2002
12014–2014
Thompson v. Department of Motor Vehicles green
calctapp · 1980
12014–2014
Reimel v. House neutral
calctapp · 1969
12014–2014
People Ex Rel. Gallegos v. Pacific Lumber Co. green
calctapp · 2008
12012–2012
Alford v. Superior Court green
cal · 2003
12010–2010
Coniglio v. Department of Motor Vehicles green
calctapp · 1995
12009–2009
Gananian v. Zolin green
calctapp · 1995
12003–2003
Snelgrove v. Department of Motor Vehicles green
calctapp · 1987
11994–1994
Medina v. Department of Motor Vehicles green
calctapp · 1987
11990–1990
Hughes v. Alexis green
calctapp · 1985
11987–1987
August v. Department of Motor Vehicles green
calctapp · 1968
11982–1982
Fallis v. Department of Motor Vehicles green
calctapp · 1968
11982–1982
Noll v. Department of Motor Vehicles green
calctapp · 1969
11981–1981

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 664 (19) CA § Cal. Government Code § 11513 (17) CA § Cal. Vehicle Code § 13353.2 (16) CA § Cal. Vehicle Code § 23152 (12) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 1280 (11) CA § Cal. Vehicle Code § 13559 (10) CA § Cal. Vehicle Code § 13558 (9) CA § Cal. Vehicle Code § 14112 (9) CA § Cal. Vehicle Code § 13557 (7) CA § Cal. Government Code § 11340 (6) CA § Cal. Government Code § 800 (6) CA § Cal. Vehicle Code § 14104.2 (5)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 58 (1981–2026) NY 12 (1986–2025) OR 8 (1996–2022) NC 7 (1999–2022) CT 6 (1998–1999) WV 3 (2006–2020) CO 2 (1983–1997) SC 2 (2000–2022) AK 2 (1998–2011)

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