Under VTL §1193(2)(e)(7), judges must suspend a defendant’s license if charged with DWI and:
- Charged under VTL §1192(2–4a),
- There’s a chemical test,
- Result shows .08+ BAC,
- Paperwork meets CPL standards.
Before suspension, defendants may request a Pringle hearing to challenge due process. Missing paperwork or weak evidence can stop suspension before trial.