Not quite. In that scenario, your case would be sent to an Automotive Facilities Inspector for a formal investigation. When that happens, is advisable to cooperate fully with DMV's inquiries.
I guess there could be a chance to just pay up and be free of furhter process, isn't?
Well, yes. You can get the chance to admit your charges and then pay a specified monetary amount. If the waiver is accepted, then no hearing is required.