If a defendant is found not guilty of the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor, what is the court required to report to DPS?

• A. The acquittal to DPS
• B. The conviction to DPS
• C. The deferred disposition to DPS
• D. No report required

Answer: (A)

Dispositions of alcohol-related driving offenses by a minor must be shared with the Department of Public Safety so the driving record stays accurate. When a defendant is found not guilty, the court reports the acquittal to DPS, ensuring the agency’s records show there was no conviction. This keeps licensing decisions and enforcement actions based on the true outcome, preventing any mistaken impression that a conviction occurred. Since there was no conviction or deferred disposition, and the case ended in acquittal, reporting the acquittal is the correct action.