On Friday at 6:00 PM, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) started its Memorial Day holiday "maximum enforcement period".  The period lasted until Monday at 11:59 PM.  Last year, the CHP reported that 53 DUI arrests were made in Orange County throughout Memorial Day weekend.  This year, the CHP was happy to report that there were zero DUI fatalities during the weekend.

Last year, officers throughout the state of California made 1,465 arrests during the holiday weekend.  This year, that number increased to 1,541 DUI arrests.  Additionally, number revealed that 17 people were killed during motor vehicle accidents during this year's enforcement period.  Last year, 45 people were killed while driving on California roads during the same time period. 

Commissioner for the CHP, Joe Farrow, said that the 62% decrease in fatalities resulted from increased enforcement efforts and also greater public awareness.

Were you arrested for DUI in Orange County during Memorial Day weekend?  Contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry to speak with an Orange County DUI attorney.

In Southern California, a man by the name of Leonard Earl Scroggins is alleged to have been involved in attacks against women that date back to 1992.  Scroggins, a convicted sex offender, was suspected of attacking four women in the South Bay area.  He is also accused of sexually assaulting an Oakland woman in 2002.

After pleading guilty, Scroggins was sentenced with 10 years imprisonment.  Police say that during the attack that took place in Alameda County, Scroggins used a knife on a woman.  The way Scroggins acted at that time are very similar to the crimes he is suspected of committing this past week in National City and Chula Vista.

On Monday, police said that 32 year old Scroggins cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet.  He then appeared in Chula Vista where he attempted to rob a teenage girl.  He also tried to kidnap a woman and while using a knife, he injured her arm.  In National city, Scroggins stole a woman's purse and then tried to kidnap a 13 year old girl at knife point.  He was arrested shortly after that incident. 

If you have been charged with a sex crime or a serious theft crime, contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry to speak with an Orange County criminal defense lawyer!

This week Monday, former The Hills star Jason Wahler was officially sentenced for driving under the influence (DUI).  His sentencing took place in Orange County, California.   The star pled guilty to his Dui charges and was sentenced to three years of probation.

The 23 year old was also ordered to attend a three month alcohol offender program and two days worth of jail time.  However, he was given credit for time he already served.

Two months ago, the star was stopped by Newport Beach police for driving under the influence. Police say that at the time of his arrest, Wahler had a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of .19%, which is twice the legal limit in the state of California.

Were you arrested for or charged with DUI?  If you answered "yes", know that an Orange County DUI defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry can protect your rights and best interests.  Contact us today to learn more about your legal options.

In Anaheim, a school gym was transformed into a court room.  The school, Canyon High School, was used as a live court room during the sentencing of a local criminal offender who was caught driving under the influence (DUI) in California.

Over 800 students crowded the benches and floors of the gym as a 28 year old college student who had pled guilty to DUI was sentenced by an Orange County Superior Court judge.  The defendant, Darren Nicas, has a BAC of .19% when he was arrested by law enforcement.  While driving under the influence, Nicas struck the back of the car of a 57 year old driver.

When Nicas addressed the 800 students he said, "I thought I wouldn't get caught."  He also admitted that he felt embarrassed.   The judge presiding over Nicas' case sentenced him to 6 months of DUI school, 30 days of community service and also 3 years of probation.

Nicas would have had to pay $1,800 in fines.  However, due to his participation the school assembly, the fines were waived by the court.  A prosecutor spoke to the students prior to sentencing to inform them of the facts surrounding the case.  The entire assembly cost $500 and was funded by a grant. 

If you have been charged with DUI in Orange County, now is the time to speak with an Orange County DUI defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry.  Contact us today to discuss your case!

Bakersfield City Manager, Alan Tandy, was recently stopped for driving under the influence (DUI).  The recent DUI stop shows that when it comes to drunk driving, the state of California does not play favorites.

After his DUI stop, Tandy released a statement which said, "The officers found that I was not intoxicated, which was the correct decision and a correct finding, and I was let go."

Police say that Tandy was stopped after an officer noticed that a vehicle was swerving on Truxtun Avenue.  After watching the car, the officer decided to conduct a DUI stop.  When the officer realized that he had pulled over the City Manager, he called a supervisor, Sergeant Melvin Johnson, to the scene.

Once Sgt. Johnson arrived at the scene, he spoke with Tandy.  After the conversation, Sgt. Johnson felt that Tandy was not intoxicated and said that the City Manager showed no signs of being drunk.  Tandy was released without being arrested by the officers.

If you have been stopped for driving under the influence and you were placed under arrest, now is the time to speak with an Orange County DUI attorney.  Contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry now to discuss your legal options and possible DUI defenses.

If you live in Laguna Beach, California, it is important for you to know that local police are planning to conduct a DUI checkpoint to crack down on drunk drivers.  The DUI checkpoint will take place during Memorial Day weekend.  During that time, police officers will be on the lookout for people who are DUI and driving without valid licenses.

The checkout is expected to take place on May 29^th from 9PM until 3AM.  At this time, the checkpoint location has not been announced to the public.

This is the second DUI checkpoint that Laguna police have conducted this year and there are plans for two more to be held later in 2010.  All checkpoints are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

If you have been charged with drunk driving in Laguna Beach or a nearby region in Orange County, you need to consult with an Orange County DUI lawyer from the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry.  Contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry today to see how we can help you fight your DUI charges and remain in possession of your driver's license.

In San Diego, it is reported that a man who was driving under the influence (DUI) and trying to escape police capture dove into DeAnza Cover on Sunday.  The incident occurred during afternoon hours and the man had to be pulled out of the Cove by lifeguards.

According to a police sergeant, the man drove by his patrol car on West Mission Bay Drive at a speed between 70 and 90 mph at 1:15 PM. 

The police officer started to chase him when the driver suddenly crashed into a fence, exited his vehicle and proceeded to dive in to the water to try to get away from police.  After lifeguards pulled the man out of the water, he was escorted to a local hospital and examined for injuries.

Police say that the man will face charges for driving under the influence. 

Have you been charged with DUI in San Diego?  If so, a San Diego DUI lawyer from the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry can be of great assistance to you.  Contact our law office to speak with a DUI lawyer today!

According to a county coroner's report, off-duty LAPD officer Jacqueline Montalvo was killed earlier this year after crashing her car, and it was recently determined that she was legally drunk. Three others were injured in the crash. Montalvo’s vehicle veered across the median into opposing traffic and collided with two pickup trucks.

Her blood alcohol level was 0.18 %, which is more than twice the legal limit. Montalvo was an eleven-year veteran of the LAPD and was engaged to another LAPD officer. She had just gotten engaged two weeks before her death.

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense, especially when drink driving leads to an accident that results in injury or death. If you or someone you know has been charged with DUI in Orange County or the surrounding area, you need to contact an Orange County DUI defense attorney as soon as possible. The Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry have helped countless clients successfully overcome their charges. Call 877-384-7833 to arrange an appointment with a DUI lawyer at the office today.

Incidents of DUI are unfortunately not that uncommon, but sometimes the more unusual ones warrant attention due to their uniqueness. Yvonne Campbell was driving rather erratically on Interstate 80 in Concord and lost control of her Acura TL. She veered off the highway, slid down a hill, crashed through a highway boundary fence, crashed through another wooden fence, rolled across a private residence yard, and landed in their swimming pool. Rescue workers responding to the emergency call had to dive into the pool to save the woman who appeared dead. She was resuscitated however and was transported to a local hospital. She was later charged with DUI.

If you have been charged with DUI in Orange County, it's important to contact an Orange County DUI attorney to help you fight your charges. Choosing the right DUI attorney to represent you is an important decision when facing criminal charges. At the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, you can trust your case will be handled by an attorney with extensive experience in DUI defense and the skill to represent you properly. Contact our office today at 877-384-7833 to speak to one of  our attorneys.