The hearing with the DOT usually consists of the judge, the arresting police officer, the defendant, and an attorney if the defendant chooses to hire legal representation. When attorneys represent the person charged with the DUI, they can help them keep their license and avoid harsher punishments. The following generally happens at the hearing: The police officer who made the arrest will provide their testimony to the judge. They can present evidence they collected, such as BAC test results. They also must provide evidence as to why they made the stop in the first place, like if the driver exhibited symptoms of driving while intoxicated. After the police officer makes their testimony, the defendant’s attorney can question them. The defendant’s attorney can provide evidence to defend their client. There are many defenses they could use, such as the BAC test providing inaccurate results or the police officer making an unlawful arrest. The judge will consider the testimony and evidence presented when making a decision. They can determine whether it is warranted to suspend the driver’s license. If the judge suspends the license, the defendant may have a certain number of days before it goes into effect. The hearing occurs before the criminal trial. Typically, the prosecution will offer a plea deal. If the defendant accepts, they can avoid a trial and face the consequences of the plea deal. If they reject the plea deal, the defendant will go to court against the prosecution for a criminal trial.