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Question:
The officer took my license and served me with a notice of suspension after the breath test: How can he do that if I'm presumed innocent?
Answer:
Agreed, it is blatantly unfair. But the law in most states (including California) having a "per se" statute (see question #10) provides for immediate suspension and confiscation of the license if the breath test result is above the legal limit (or, in the case of a blood or urine test, if the officer reasonably believes the result will be above the limit).
Warning: Be aware of a 10-day deadline for calling the California DMV to request a hearing on the suspension and to get an extension of the temporary license.
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