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Kono, Attorney General (Acting)\tab \tab \tab Howard Trapp, Esq. \par By: Anthony R. Camacho \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab Howard Trapp Incorporated \par Assistant Attorney General\tab \tab \tab \tab \tab 139 Chalan Santo Papa \par Office of the Attorney General \tab \tab \tab \tab Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96910 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Prosecution Division \par Suite 2-200E, Judicial Center Bldg. \par 120 West O-Brien Drive \par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96910}{\insrsid12520719 \par }{\insrsid6119878\charrsid6119878 \par }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 BEFORE: PETER C. SIGUENZA, Chief Justice; JANET HEALY WEEKS and BENJAMIN J. F. CRUZ, Associate Justices. \par \par }{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 WEEKS, J: \par }{\insrsid6119878\charrsid6119878 \par }{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [1]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab The People of Guam appeal the trial court}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 s dismissal of a Driving Under the Influence charge against the Defendant in violation of 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18102(a)(1994).}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The charge of Leaving the Scene of an Accident remains pending in the trial court. We assume jurisdiction and reverse the dismissal below.}{ \insrsid6119878 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 I.}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [2]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab On 27 July 1996, Guam Police Officer Rodel Sevilla respond ed to an auto-auto collision where a black Toyota Four-Runner struck a Ford owned and operated by Ireneo Urbano.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The driver of the Toyota Four-Runner fled the scene, and was later located by Officer Sevilla on Farenholt Avenue in Tamuning.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The officer conducted a vehicle stop and noted damage consistent with the}{ \insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 collision to which he had just responded.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The operator of the vehicle was the Defendant Simon Chong Pak.}{\insrsid6119878 }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The officer smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on Pak}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 s breath, and noticed that Pak}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 s eyes were bloodshot and watery.}{\insrsid6119878 }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 When asked by the officer if}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 he had been drinking, Pak replied, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 A little.}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Pak submitted to and failed a standardized field sobriety test.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Pak refused to provide a blood or breath sample test for analysis, signing his name on the Guam Police Department (GPD) Implied Consent Form (ICF) for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) under Section III. C. for refusal to take a test or tests.}{ \insrsid6119878 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [3]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab On 9 June 1997, Pak was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (As a Misdemeanor) in violation of 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18102(a) and with Leaving the Scene of an Accident (As a Petty Misdemeanor) in violation of 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 3501(a) and (g)(1996).}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 On 27 February 1998, Pak filed a}{\insrsid6119878 }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Motion to Dismiss the charge of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, claiming that the police officer who arrested him failed to inform him that he had the option to take either a breath or blood test in violation of 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203(a)(1)(1994), which required dismissal under 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203(l).}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The trial court granted Defendant}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 s motion by Order dated 20 March 1998.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 This appeal was timely filed on 20 April 1998.}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }\pard \qc \fi-5040\li5040\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin5040\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 II.}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \fi-5040\li5040\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin5040\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [4]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab Defendant first argues that the Superior Court and Supreme Court are without statutory jurisdiction to hear this criminal case.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The second issue is whether the Defendant was properly informed by the officer through the GPD Implied Consent Form for DUI that he had the option of taking a breath or blood test.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The third issue is whether the Superior Court}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 s dismissal of the DUI charge in violation of 16 GCA }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203(a) was properly authorized under 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203(l).}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 III.}{\b\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\b\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [5]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab The Superior Court had jurisdiction over this matter under 48 U.S.C. }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 1424-1(b) (1984)}{\cs15\super\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12520719 \chftn }{\insrsid12520719 }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 48 U.S.C. }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 1424-1(b) provides: \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 \par }{\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 (B) Local Court Jurisdiction. }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 The legislature may vest in the local courts jurisdiction over all causes in Guam over which any court established by the Constit ution and laws of the United States does not have exclusive jurisdiction. Such jurisdiction shall be subject to the exclusive or concurrent jurisdiction conferred on the District Court of Guam by section 1424(b) of this title. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 48 U.S.C. }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 1424-1(b) (1984).}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 and 7 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 3105 (1994)}{ \cs15\super\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12520719 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 7 GCA }{ \fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 3105 provides: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0 {\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 3105. Jurisdiction of Superior Court.}{ \fs20\insrsid12520719 The Superior Court shall have original jurisdiction over all causes of action, and, except for those causes exclusively vested in the Supreme Court, may have appellate jurisdiction as may be provided by the Legislature. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 7 GCA }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 3105 (1995).}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 .}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 We deem }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 all causes of action}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 under 7 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 3105 to include both civil and criminal matters.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Supreme Court jurisdiction is based on 7 GCA }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 3107}{\cs15\super\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12520719 \chftn }{\insrsid12520719 }{\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 3107. Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. (a) Jurisdiction.}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 The Supreme Court shall have \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 authority to review all justiciable controversies and proceedings, regardless of subject matter or \par amount involved. \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0 {\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 (b) Additional authority.}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 Its authority also includes jurisdiction of original p roceedings for mandamus, prohibition, injunction, and similar remedies to protect its appellate jurisdiction. The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction of all appeals arising from judgments, final decrees, or final orders of the Superior Court in crimina l cases and in civil cases and proceedings. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over attorney disciplinary matters. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\insrsid12520719 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 7 GCA }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 3107 (1994), amended by P.L. 24-139 (1998).}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 .}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Defendant contends that the People}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 s appeal is premature under 8 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 130.20(a)(5), which provides in relevant part:}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 (a) An appeal may be taken by the government from any of the following:}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 (5) An order or ju dgment dismissing or otherwise terminating the action before the defendant has been placed in jeopardy or where the defendant has waived jeopardy.}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 8 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 130.20(a)(5) (1993).}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [6]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab The order from the Superior Court dated 20 March 1998 states }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 that the first charge of the complaint be and it hereby is dismissed with prejudice.}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Defendant argues th at this is not an order or judgment dismissing or terminating the action, since Defendant was charged with two charges, leaving the second charge of Leaving the Scene of an Accident (As a Petty Misdemeanor) pending.}{\insrsid6119878 }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Thus, the critical question for our determination is whether an order }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 dismissing or otherwise terminating the action}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 applies to the dismissal of one count of the complaint.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The derivation of}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 8 GCA Chapter 130 is from federal or California counterparts.}{ \insrsid6119878 }{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 See }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 NOTE to 8 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 130.10 (1993).}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Section 130.20 takes the identical language from the California statute, which has since been amended to include }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 any portion of the action.}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid6119878 }{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 See }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 C}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 AL.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 P}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 ENAL}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 C}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 ODE}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 1466(a)(1)(B) (West Supp. 1998)}{\cs15\super\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \cs15\super\insrsid12520719 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 This code section has since been amended to read: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 (B) From an order or judgment dismissing or otherwise terminating }{\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 all or any portion of the action, including such an order or judgment, entered after a verdict or finding of guilty or a verdict or judgment entered }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 before the defendant has been placed in jeopardy or where the defendant has waived jeopardy. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 C}{\fs16\insrsid12520719 AL. }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 P}{\fs16\insrsid12520719 ENAL}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 C}{\fs16\insrsid12520719 ODE}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 }{ \fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 1466(a)(1)(B) (West 1998). (Emphasis added.)}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 ; C}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 AL.} {\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 P}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 ENAL}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 C}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 ODE}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 1238 (a)(8) (West 1982)}{\cs15\super\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12520719 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 Similarly, this code section has been amended to read: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 (8) From an order or judgment dismissing or otherwise terminating }{\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 all or any portion of the action including such an order or judgment after a verdict or finding of guilty or an order or judgment entered }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 before the defendant has been placed in jeopardy or where the defendant has waived jeopardy. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 \par C}{\fs16\insrsid12520719 AL. }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 P}{\fs16\insrsid12520719 ENAL}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 C}{\fs16\insrsid12520719 ODE}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 1238(a)(8) (West 1998). (Emphasis added.) \par \par }}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 .}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Prior California case law, however, has allowed app eal on a dismissal of one charge, recognizing that dismissal of one charge is sufficient to constitute the termination or dismissal of the }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 action}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 .}{\insrsid6119878 }{ \i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 See People v. Saffell, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 74 Cal. App. 2d Supp. 967, 971, 168 P.2d 497, 500 (Cal.App.Dep}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 t.Super.Ct. 1946) (holding that }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [s]uch an appeal from the judgment entered on one count is proper although the other counts are not disposed of.}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 ); }{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 People v. Davis, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 94 Cal. App. 3d 215, 220, 156 Cal. Rptr. 395, 398 (Cal.Ct.App. 1979) (holding that }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [s]ection 1238, subdivision (a)(1), has been interpreted as authorizing the People}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 s appeal from an order dismissing some but not all counts of}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 a multi-count information.}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 ).}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 We find such authority persuasive to the case at bar, and take jurisdiction under this basis.}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [7]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab Alternatively, we may assume jurisdiction under 7 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}} {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 3108(b)}{\cs15\super\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \cs15\super\insrsid12520719 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 7 GCA }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 3108(b) reads: \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 (b) }{\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 Interlocutory review. }{\i\fs20\insrsid12520719 }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 Orders other than final judgments shall be available to immediate appellate review as provided by law and in other cases only at the discretion of the Supreme Court where it determines that resolution o f the questions of law on which the order is based will: \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 (1) Materially advance the termination of the litigation or clarify further proceedings therein; \par (2) Protect a party from substantial and irreparable injury; or \par (3) Clarify issues of general importance in the administration of justice. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 \par 7 GCA }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 3108(b) (1994).}{\insrsid12520719 \par }}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 .}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The People argue that interlocutory review will protect the People from the substantial and irreparable injury of the dismissal of the DUI an d clarify issues of general importance in the administration of justice, based on inconsistent holdings of}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 two Superior Court judges below.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 We distinguish this case from}{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 People v. Quenga, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 1997 Guam 6, wherein we declined to exercise interlocutory review, stating that interlocutory appeals are generally not available in criminal cases. }{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Id. }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 at }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 5.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 There we found that legislative policy and sound precedent in the Appellate Division of the District Court of Guam precluded review of a juvenile}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 s prosecution as an adult.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Id. }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 at }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 24.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 In this case, however, as will be discussed, }{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 infra, }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 we consider the issues before us to be matters of general importance, clarification of which will aid in the administration of justice, thus triggering interlocutory review.}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 IV.}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [8]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab Questions of statutory interpretation are reviewed }{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 de novo.}{ \i\insrsid6119878 }{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 People v. Quichocho, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 1997 Guam 13, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 3.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The Safe Streets Act, as codified under Title 16 Guam Code Annotated, Chapter 18,}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 provi de the following relevant statutes:}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18102(a) It is unlawful for any person, while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any controlled substance, or under the combined influence of an alcoholic bevera ge and any controlled substance, to operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18102(a) (1994).}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18201(c) If there is probable cause to believe that a person is in violation of }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18102 of this Chapter, then the person shall have the option of using a blood or breath test for the purpose of determining the alcohol or controlled substance content of that person}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 s blood.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18201(c) (1994).}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203.}{ \b\insrsid6119878 }{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Administrative Revocation or Suspension of Driving Privilege and License Procedures.}{\b\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 (a) If a person is arrested for a violation of }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18102 of this Chapter, on a determination by the police officer that there was reasonable cause for the arrest then (1) the police officer shall inform the person that he or she has the option of taking a blood or breath test, and (2) the police officer shall also inform the person that a refusal to submit to or a failure t o complete the blood or breath test may be used as evidence against him or her in criminal proceedings, and that he or she may be subject to administrative suspension or revocation by the Department of his or her privileges and license or permit to operat e a motor vehicle. }{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \fi-1440\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 (b) The police officer complies with the requirements of }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203(a) of this Chapter and the person refuses to submit to or fails to complete the blood or breath test, then the police off icer shall within three (3) working days of the arrest sign and submit to the Department an affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury setting forth such facts.}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 (c) Upon receipt by the Department of the police officer's affidavit or declaration, an administrative action shall commence and the Department shall within ten (10) working days notify the person in writing of the commencement thereof. Notice of the administrative action shall be provided to the person as follows:}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \fi1440\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 (1) By delivering a copy thereof to the person;}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 or}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 (2) By leaving a copy thereof at the person's dwelling house or usual place of abode with some person of suitable age and discretion residing therein;}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 or}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 (3) By mailing a copy thereof to the person at his or her last known address through certified or registered mail.}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The notice of the administrative action shall inform the person of the matters set forth in }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18202 and 18203 of this Chapter.}{ \insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 . . .}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 (e) Upon receipt by the Department of the person's written request for a hearing, the Department shall within five (5) working days notify the person of a hearing date in the same manner as set forth in subsection (c), (1), (2), and (3), of this }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203. The Department shall schedule the hearing to commence within fifteen (15) working days of the person's written request for the hearing. The Director or his designee shall preside at and conduct the hearing.}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 . . .}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 (i) At the conclusion of the initial or continued hearing, the Director or his designee shall render a decision to suspend or revoke the person's driving privilege and license or permit, as authorized under }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18202 of this Act, or to dismiss the administrative action. The decision and order of the Director or his designee shall be final but subject to judicial review.}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 . . .}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 (l) Failure of the peace officer or the Department to comply with the requirements in subsections (a), (b), (c), (e) or (i) of this }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203 shall result in a dismissal of the action in favor of the person. }{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203 (1994).}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [9]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab The People assert that Defendant was properly advised of his option to take a blood or breath test, and thus there was no violation of 16 GCA }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203(a).}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Officer Sevilla testified that he read the Defendant the GPD Implied Consent Form (ICF) for DUI, and asked the Defendant to read along with him.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The officer stated that he read the Defendant the part of the form that states: }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 There is the option or choice of having either a breath or blood test}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 , that the Defendant understood what was read to him, and thereafter refused to take either test.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The ICF was signed by the Defendant under Section III.C., where it states, }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 I refuse to take a test or tests.}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Defendant argues that }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203 (a) in effect requires two things: (1) that the person be informed of the option of taking a blood or breath test, and (2) that the option is his or hers.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Defendant claims he was not properly informed that the option was his.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 He does not argue that the language is ambiguous; rather, Defendant asserts that the language of the ICF just }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 doesn}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 t do it}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 in that it does not inform him that the option is his.}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [10]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab The Superior Court placed its reliance on }{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 People v. Hickman, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 CM105-97 (Super. Ct. Guam Oct. 23, 1997), where it held that the language in the GPD ICF did not statutorily conform to the mandates of 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203(a)(2), which states that }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 the police officer shall inform the person that he or she has the option of taking a blood or breath test.}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid6119878 }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The }{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Hickman }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 court found that the language stating, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 There is the option of taking either a breath or blood test}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 does not clearly identify who has the option. }{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Id.}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 at 5.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Since then, the }{ \i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Hickman }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 holding has been limited by the same Superior Court judge to dismissals only where Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) charges are brought against a defendant.}{\insrsid6119878 }{ \i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 See People v. Simon, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 CF 486-96 (Super. Ct. Guam April 15, 1996)}{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 , People v. Chance, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 CM 292-97 (Super. Ct. Guam May 28, 1998).}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Subsequently, another Superior Court judge has held that the form is unambiguous and sufficiently informs the arrestee that the option of taking a blood or breath test is his or hers.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\i\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 People v. Bartosh, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 CF 461-97 (Super. Ct. Guam Aug. 7, 1998). }{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [11]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab Undoubtedly the words }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 you have the option}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 clearly define who has the option when measured against the words,}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 there is the option.}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 However, the absence of the precise words }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 you have the option}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 is not critical to the ICF.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 A complete reading of the form shows that the language in question is surrounded by other language indicating that the choice belongs to the person and not the police officer.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 For example, in the same section under the pertinent language, it reads: }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Under Title 16 GCA Section 18201 (f), if a person under arrest refuses to submit to a breath or blood test, none shall be given.}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Under Section II, Acknowledgment of Implied Consent Law, the language reads, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 I understand what is written above and have read it myself.}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid6119878 }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 And }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 I understand what is written above because it has been read to me.}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 In Section III, Acknowledgment of Agreement or Refusal to Submit to Test, it reads, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 I agree to take a breath test.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 I agree to take a blood test.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 I refuse to take a test or tests}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 , with a signature line after each.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 This language indicates that the choice does not belong to the police officer or some other third person, but to the person himself.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Read in its entirety, as the officer testified he did, with the Defendant reading along, we think that there can be no other understanding but that the option belongs to the person himself.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 This cou rt finds therefor that the ICF is sufficient on its face to comply with the mandates of 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203(a), and that the Defendant in this case was properly informed of his option of taking a breath or blood test.}{\cs15\super\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12520719 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 In our review of the record, we note that there appears to be an effort underway by GPD to change the wording of the ICF. }{ \i\fs20\insrsid12520719 See }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 Reporter}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 s Transcript of Proceedings on Appeal, March 19, 1998, at 27-28; }{\i\fs20\insrsid12520719 see also People v. Hickman, }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 CM105-97 at 5-7 (where the court recommended specific changes in the wording of the ICF). While we believe that the ICF is sufficient in its totality, any such changes should emphasize simplicity and directness.}}}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [12]}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab The People further argue that dismissal of the criminal charge of DUI filed pursuant to 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18102(a) is not authorized by 16 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203(l).}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The Safe Streets Act, is divid ed into three Articles: (1) Offenses Involving Alcohol and Controlled Substances; (2) Implied Consent and Suspension or Revocation of Driving Privileges and Licenses; and (3) Probation and General Considerations of Probation.}{\insrsid6119878 }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The People claim that Article 1 governs criminal matters, while Article 2 governs civil matters.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 In this case, according to the People, section 18203(l), which falls under Article 2, and which states }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 failure of the peace officer to comply with the requirements . . . shall result in a dismissal of the action,}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt \f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 cannot be used to dismiss a criminal action, since it applies only to civil or administrative matters.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Defendant claims that references in Article 2 to civil matters give application to criminal matters as well.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Further, Defendant asserts that since no administrative action has yet been implemented to give effect to Article 2, there is nothing to dismiss, and it should thereby apply to criminal matters.}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [13]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab We are not convinced that references in }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203 to }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18102 of Article 1 entitle criminal application to }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203 or to Article 2.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The title of }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203 which reads, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Administrative Revocation or Suspension of Driving Privilege and License Procedures,}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 clearly applies to administrative and civil matters.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Subsections (k) and (n) of }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203 and }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18204 involve the Superior Court only to the extent of aiding or clarifying in the administrative revocation or suspension process.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 We do not believe that the mere omission of the word }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 administrative}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 in subsection (l), while used in various other subsections of }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203 gives effect to criminal matters.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 To give criminal application to }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203(l) would also give criminal application to subsections (a), (b), (c), (e) and (i), upon which the dismissal sanction in subsection (l) is based.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 With the exception of subsection (a), within which a police officer must inform the person that r efusal to submit to or failure to complete a blood or breath test may be used as evidence against the person in a criminal proceeding, a reading of these subsections leads us to believe that }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203 is intended for administrative proceedings.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 We find further support in }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18206}{\cs15\super\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12520719 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 The statute provides as follows:}{\insrsid12520719 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\insrsid12520719 \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0 {\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 18206. Effective date of implementation. }{ \fs20\insrsid12520719 The effective date to implementing the provisions of }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 18203 of this Chapter on the Department}{ \fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 s administrative revocation or suspension of driving privileges and licenses or permits of pers ons who refuse to submit to or fail to complete a blood or breath test shall be April 1, 1995. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa240\sl480\slmult1\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 16 GCA }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 18206 (1994).}}} {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 that encapsulates the intent of the section and its effective implementation date.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Moreover , nowhere in Article 2 is the dismissal of criminal proceedings authorized, whereas Article 1, }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18118}{\cs15\super\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid12520719 \chftn }{\insrsid12520719 }{ \fs20\insrsid12520719 16 GCA }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 18118 provides in relevant part: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 \par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0 {\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 18118. Dismissal of Allegation of Violation of }{ \fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\b\fs20\insrsid12520719 18102 of This Chapter; Substitution of Lesser Offense or Dismissal or Striking of Separate Conviction; Reasons by Court and Prosecution.}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 When an allegation of a violation of }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 18102 of this Chapter is dismissed by the court, an allegation of a different or lesser offense is substituted for an allegation of a violation of said }{ \fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 18102, or an allegation of a separate conviction is dismissed or stricken, the court shall specify on the record its reason or reasons for the order. The court shall also specify on the record whether the dismissal, sub stitution, or striking was requested by the prosecution and whether the prosecution concurred in or opposed the dismissal, substitution, or striking. \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 . . . \par }\pard \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid12520719 16 GCA }{\fs20\insrsid12520719 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid12520719 18118 (1994). }}}{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 clearly provides for criminal dismissals.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 This reinforces our determination that }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203 applies to administrative matters, and that the dismissal of the DUI was improper under 18 GCA }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203(l).}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 V.}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 [14]}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab The Implied Consent Form is sufficient on its face to inform a person that he or she has the option}{ \insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 of taking either a breath or blood test.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The Defendant was properly advised of his option to take either a breath or blood test.}{\insrsid6119878 }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Section 18203 of Article 2 of the Safe Streets Act deals with administrative and civil matters, notwithstanding references to criminal proceedings.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The dismissal sanction in }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 18203(l), therefore,}{\insrsid6119878 }{ \insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 applies to administrative and civil proceedings and was improperly applied in the dismissal of the DUI.}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 The decision of the trial court is }{ \b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 REVERSED }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 and the case is }{\b\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 REMANDED}{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.}{\insrsid6119878 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 PETER C. SIGUENZA \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Chief Justice}{\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid6119878 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6119878 {\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 JANET HEALY WEEKS\tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 BENJAMIN J. F. CRUZ \par Associate Justice}{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\insrsid6119878 }{\insrsid12520719\charrsid6119878 Associate Justice \par }}