New Year's Eve DUI Arrests Increase in Orange County

Orange County saw an increase in DUI arrests over New Year's Eve.  According to CHP officer Denise Quesada, 69 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence in areas patrolled by the CHIP from 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 through 12 a.m. on January 3.  Luckily, there were no DUI-related deaths reported anywhere in the county during that period.  Last New Year's Eve, 59 people were cited for DUI and one person was killed.

Statewide there was a decrease in DUI arrests.  CHP officials made 1,388 arrests between 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve and 12 a.m. Sunday.  Last year there were 1,456 DUI arrests made during this same period.  There were 36 traffic deaths around the holiday, with 24 of those arrests in CHP jurisdiction.

Contact an Experienced DUI Defense Attorney

If you were arrested for DUI in Orange County on New Year's Eve, an Orange County DUI lawyer at the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry can provide with you the dedicated and experienced representation you need to fight your charges. With years of DUI defense experience, the firm has defended countless clients throughout Orange County, and has the knowledge and skill to provide you with an effective defense. 

To learn how an Orange County DUI attorney at the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry can help you fight your charges, please contact the office today by calling (877) DUI-QUEEN or by clicking here to fill out a free case evaluation !