School Gym Used in Sentencing of DUI Offender

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!