Recent Posts in DUI Arrests Category

On Monday, police in Los Angeles reported that a 16 month old boy drowned after his father's off-road vehicle plunged into a flow of water.

Following the boy's death, 23-year-old Hunter Kilmer was arrested for suspicion of manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI).

Police say that Kilmer was at the wheel of the 1987 Suzuki Samurai with his son, Ford Kilmer, and a 19 year old friend.  California Highway Patrol officer, Joaquin Zubieta, said the baby had been strapped to a car seat in the back when his father drove into a water flowing reservoir. 

The vehicle allegedly overturned and Hunter and the 19 year old were able to escape, but could not get the baby out.  The child was declared dead at the scene of the accident.

At this time, the boy's father remains in jail.

If you have been charged with DUI or vehicular manslaughter, now is the time to contact our law office and get professional help from an Orange County DUI attorney.

Following the Labor Day holiday, authorities in Orange County revealed that they made more than 600 DUI arrests during a three week period.

From August 20^th until September 6^th, officers say they arrested 665 people on suspicion of driving under the influence through checkpoints and also saturation patrols.  The Labor Day campaign, which was carried out by the anti-DUI task force known as "Avoid the 38" is comprised of members from the Sheriff's Department, local police department and the California Highway Patrol.

Police say that during their maximum enforcement period from September 3^rd until September 6^th, they made 56 arrests.  Last year, officers arrested 73 people for DUI over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Statewide, 1,521 DUI arrested were made during the maximum enforcement period.  Last year, the number was 1,417.  Additionally, police report there was a significant jump in traffic related deaths as 21 people were killed throughout the state over Labor Day weekend compared to 12 in 2009.

Were you arrested for Labor Day DUI in Orange County?  If so, contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry and get help from an Orange County DUI attorney.

On Saturday morning, a driver who was traveling the wrong way on the 405 Freeway in North Hills was charged with driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance during the morning hours.

22-year-old Luis Castro was allegedly driving North in the southbound lane in the panorama city area of San Bernardino Valley, which is north of Los Angeles.

While driving under the influence, Castro allegedly caused two separate DUI accidents.  The first occurred when a Honda CRV had to swerve into another traffic lane to avoid Castro and hit a Ford truck.  The second incident occurred when a Nissan SUV tried to avoid hitting Castro and crashed into a small Kia, causing vehicular damage.  Thankfully, no one was injured during the collision.

After being arrested, it was revealed that Castro was driving on a suspended license and was free on bail from a separate criminal case.  He was booked for DUI, violating the terms of his license suspension and possession of a controlled substance.

Charged with DUI in Orange County?  Contact us to speak with an Orange County DUI lawyer!

This week, actress Lindsay Lohan's highly publicized DUI case has concluded.  After her release from rehabilitation, the actress was granted full driving privileges.

Lindsey had to serve 14 days in jail and 22 days in rehabilitation following her 2007 DUI conviction. The sentence came about after she violated probation numerous times. However, she only served a fraction of her original 90 day jail sentence due to "overcrowding" in the prison.

Throughout the week, Lohan made headlines after she went to a DMV to get her license reinstated and then drove her Maserati around West Hollywood.

Due to the case, the city of Los Angeles and its judges, district attorneys and police officers have been criticized and accused of offering unequal treatment to Lohan compared to others who were charged with similar offenses.  Yet, the criticism does not seem to be a problem as Lindsay will remain out of jail as long as she makes effort to attend her mandatory therapy sessions.

Have you been charged with DUI in Orange County?  Contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry today to discuss your legal options with an Orange County DUI attorney.

On Saturday, the Marion County Sheriff's office received a phone call about someone riding a lawnmower on a road in Anthony at 11:30 PM.

After receiving reports, a deputy stopped the man who was riding a red craftsman lawnmower that was heading east in the westbound lane without any lights.

The driver of the lawnmower, Richard Paschen, was holding a cup containing beer in a cup holder. When stopped, Deputy Gary Miller asked the Paschen how much he had drank and Paschen said, "a pretty good bit". 

After failing field sobriety tests, they lawnmower rider was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. At the Marion County Jail, he refused to take a breath test. When questioned by police, Paschen said that he has so manyDUI charges that he has lost count.

Upon pulling his record, police saw he had three prior DUI convictions and that his driver's license has been suspended seven times. One of the suspensions was permanent.

If you have been charged with DUI in Southern California, now is the time to contact our firm and speak with an Orange County DUI lawyer.

Today, it has been announced that singer George Michael is facing charges of marijuana possession and driving under the influence. Michael was arrested last month after he crashed his Range Rover into a store on the side of a road in London.

In 2007, Michael pled guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. As a result, he was banned from driving for two years and was released on bail.

Footage obtained of the crash showed the singer's car going over the curb and crashing into a store or by the name of Snappy Snaps.  Michael then climbed out of his vehicle and when police came he told them he had not been drinking.  He was not administered a breath test, but later he was tested for drugs.

In 2006, Michael was arrested twice and charged with possession of marijuana after police found him slumped over the wheel of his car on roads in England.  After his arrests, he told news sources that he was once addicted to prescription drugs and that he smokes marijuana regularly.

In 2008, George Michael was arrested in a public bathroom and charged with the possession of drugs, which included crack cocaine. He was released on a warning.

Charged with DUI of drugs? Contact the Law offices of Virginia L. Landry to discuss your case with an Orange County DUI lawyer.

In Hemet, police say that a man was arrested for driving under the influence after he crashed into another motor vehicle head-on and then fled the scene of the accident.

The suspect, 18-year-old James Ray Brennan, was reportedly driving south on Winchester Rd. at Simpson Road during the early morning hours when he slammed into a vehicle and drove away. His arrest was reported by a California Highway Patrol dispatcher.

The CHP reports that the woman who was driving the other car as not having sustained any injuries.

Shortly after the accident, the suspect called the Riverside County Sheriff's Department and told them that he was the victim of two carjackings.  It is reported that Brennan called the Sheriff's Department several times, but had no clear message and hung up without finishing the conversation.

A few hours later, police were able to track him down when he was walking on Winchester Road. Brennan was booked at the Southwest detention center on suspicion of drunk driving and hit-and-run.

Charged with DUI in Orange County? Contact our law office now and discuss your charges with an Orange County DUI attorney.

This weekend, former Texas state Representative Pat Haggerty was arrested in California for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).

Officials with the San Diego Sheriff's Department said that Haggerty was arrested by deputies during a DUI checkpoint this past Saturday.  He was later released from custody after posting $2,500 bond.

Prior to his arrest, Haggerty and several other lobbyists and legislators were in San Diego for the American Legislative Exchange Council.  State Senator Troy Fraser told an online news source that he was in the car with Haggerty when the DUI stop occurred and he did not believe Haggerty was intoxicated.

More details are expected to be released at a later time.

If you have been charged with San Diego DUI, it is important that you hire a San Diego DUI lawyer who can help you fight your charges.  Contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry today to secure the representation you need.

This week, a 19 year old from San Diego that was partying in Tijuana was arrested and placed in jail.  Reports indicate that the girl, Jenny Garth, was driving under the influence when she ran over a police officer.

Police say that Garth had spent the night drinking and partying at La Plaza Del Zapato, which is a popular hangout in Tijuana.  After midnight, Garth drove in her 2003 Toyota Camry and struck a police officer who was directing traffic on a busy street.  The 21 year old officer had to be rushed to the hospital.

Authorities say that Garth failed her breath test and field sobriety tests.  At this time, detectives are not releasing too much information about the 19 year old and have asked Mexican Officials to keep the case quiet while they investigate.

Arrested for underage drinking and driving?  If so, contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry and consult with an Orange County DUI lawyer today.

In an attempt to reduce instances of drunk driving, the Huntington Beach Police Department is considering posting the names of DUI suspects on its website.  In a report submitted to the City Council this month, officers said that driving under the influence is a "significant problem" in Huntington Beach.  By publicly posting offenders' names, it hopes to send a strong message that police are cracking down.

When asked about posting names on the Department's site, Lt. Russell Reinhart said, "Public awareness of the problem, and scope of the problem, is one way of addressing any public safety concern."

The Department started to consider publishing names of people who were arrested for DUI after a local newspaper, the Huntington Beach Independent, stopped publishing a weekly list of offenders in December due to a change in editorial policy.

Huntington Beach would not be the first county in Southern California to engage in this practice as the city of Orange County and city of Irvine already post names.

Police in Huntington Beach say that in the last three years, they have made an average of 1,700 DUI arrests annually. 

If you have been charged with DUI in Orange County, get the defense you need right away by consulting with an Orange County DUI attorney.  Contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry now!

This week, actor Chris Klein voluntarily checked into a rehabilitation facility for more than 30 days.  A representative for the actor said that Klein asked for his stay to be extended.  Klein decided to seek treatment after being charged with driving under the influence for the second time.

His representative spoke with PEOPLE and said, "Chris, along with his support team, has decided to extend his treatment. He is doing fantastic and is optimistic about his future. He thanks everyone for their continued support."

At this time, it is unclear how long Klein will be in treatment.  However, it has been revealed that he checked into Cirque Lodge in Utah on June 21^st. 

Klein, who is 31 years of age, was arrested for his second DUI on June 16^th in Los Angeles County.  At the time of his DUI arrest, his blood alcohol level was three times the state's legal limit of 0.08%.

Charged with DUI?  Speak with an Orange County DUI attorney now by contacting our law office.

In San Diego, Chula Vista police conducted a crackdown on illegal street racing.  As a result of the crackdown, 16 vehicles were impounded and 10 people were placed under arrest.

According to a spokesperson from the Chula Vista Police Department, the operation took place this past weekend and resulted in arrests for street racing, driving under the influence and also possession of narcotics. 

Police report that five dozen traffic citations were issued during the operation, which involved police from Chula Vista, Escondido, La Mesa, National City, San Diego and San Diego State University.

The department started the crackdown two years ago and said that since that time, deaths and injuries related to street racing in the area have declined substantially.

If you have been arrested for DUI in San Diego, it is important that you obtain representation from a San Diego DUI lawyer.  Do not wait to contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry.

In the state of New York, a 12 year old passenger called 911 to report that her mother was driving under the influence.  Reports indicate that the vehicle the mother was operating was swerving down New York state highway and that the mother had a blood alcohol level that was twice the state's legal limit.

Following the girl's report, 49 year old Jamie Hicks was arrested on suspicion of DUI.  Hicks had been driving on Interstate 84, which is approximately 50 mile north of New York City.

Police say that Hicks' blood alcohol level was .18% and that she also had her 10 year old son in the vehicle while DUI.

Police Capt. Robert Nuzzo said, "This young girl made a very brave decision."  He also reported that Hicks, "was acting odd, speaking incoherently and swerving in and out of traffic."  The daughter told police a similar tale.

Arrested for suspicion of DUI in Orange County?  Contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry and discuss your arrest with an Orange County DUI attorney.

This week, a 35 year old woman has been charged with murder after driving under the influence and hitting another car head-on.  During the DUI accident, Tiffany Ann Holmes of Stockton managed to kill one person and left another individual with fatal injuries.

According to California Highway Patrol Officer Angel Arceo, Holmes was places under arrest on Monday afternoon and was charged with two counts of murder.  Her arrest occurred 10 days after her accident on northbound Highway 99 south of Yosemite Avenue.  During the collision, she struck a couple and their 3 year old daughter.

The crash led to the death of the girl's father, 21 year old David Gomez and seriously injured the mother, 21 year old Adriana Martinez.  The young girl was also injured, but has been moved from the intensive care unit to the pediatric unit at University of California, Davis, Medical Center.

Holmes was booked into San Joaquin County Jail on the murder counts as well as charges of felony driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.  She is being held in jail without bail at this time.

Charged with DUI?  If so, contact our law office to speak with an Orange County DUI lawyer.

In San Diego, a man from Encanto pled guilty last week Wednesday to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.  The man, 52 year old Bruce Michael Hanson, allegedly drove while under the influence and killed a woman who was exiting her car to go to work in Chollas View.

Now that he has pled guilty, Hanson will face a sentence of up to 15 years in state prison.  He is expected to be sentenced by Judge Eugenia Eyherabide on September 10th.

According to police, Hanson admitted that he ran over the victim, 35 year old Alejandra Vazquez.  The incident occurred on February 19^th at 2:15 AM near Interstate 805 ramp at Market Street.  Police say that Vazquez's mother witnessed the hit and run and that Hanson had been driving at a rate of 40 - 45 MPH when he hit the victim.

Prosecutors say Hanson then fled the scene and tried to get rid of his car.  He even disposed of his license plates and got a haircut before he was placed under arrest the day after the accident.  A witness reported an abandoned vehicle after seeing a news story about the hit and run.  The vehicle's identification number led officers to Hanson.

Charged with DUI in San Diego?  If so, discuss your case with a San Diego DUI lawyer by contacting the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry today!

Last week Wednesday, a deputy with the Orange County Sheriff's Department was sentenced with three years of probation. 30 year old Mark Wayne Hewlett was sentenced after he pled guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol charges. 

In exchange for probation, Hewlett agreed to plead guilty to three misdemeanor counts in a deal offered by an Orange County Superior Court Commissioner.  Aside from having to serve probation time, Hewlett will have to attend a three month alcohol program, pay over $1,000 in fines and attend a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) victim panel.

If he completes the programs, a tentative third charge of possession of a controlled substance may be dismissed by prosecutors.

On December 13, 2009, Hewlett was driving home from a friend's house while under the influence of alcohol.  At 1:45 AM, he lost control of his car in Villa Park and winded up crashing into the front yard of Orange County Supervisor Bill Campbell.  Following the crash, he was arrested for DUI.

If you have been charged with DUI in Orange County, discuss your case with an Orange County DUI lawyer by contacting the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry!

This week, ESPN announced that Vincent Jackson has been suspended from the San Diego Chargers.  Jackson is a wide receiver for the NFL team and will have to sit out for three games because he violated the league's personal conduct policy by driving under the influence.

In February, Jackson pled guilty to DUI charges.  This is the second time he has been convicted of driving under the influence.

It is reported that Jackson has the option of appealing his suspension to get it reduced, but he has not said whether he will do this or not.   He is entering his sixth year with the San Diego chargers and is a restricted free agent. 

If you have been charged with San Diego DUI, now is the time to get a San Diego DUI attorney involved.  By hiring a lawyer, you stand a greater chance of fighting your charges and avoiding harsh legal penalties.  Contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry to learn how a DUI attorney can help you.

In Newport Beach, California, it is reported that a law enforcement officer made an unlawful DUI stop.  According to reports, a woman was arrested for driving under the influence after a police officer cited a broken license plate light as the reason for the traffic stop.  However, a video from the patrol car "clearly demonstrated" that the light was, in fact, working. 

54 year old Dana M. Power was stopped by the officer and then arrested for drunk driving.  However, it has been proven that her arrest was not lawful so her charges were dropped and her driver's license was reinstated by the state's Department of Motor Vehicles.

The city also wagered to pay $1,670 for her attorney's fees as well as towing costs as the officer did not have "reasonable cause" to make a DUI stop.

According to Power, she had dropped a friend off in a popular nightlife area on May 30, 2009 when she was stopped by the officer.  In the police report, the officer stated, "I observed the vehicle ... did not have a functioning license plate light. ... I activated my vehicle's overhead red and blue lights ... to conduct a traffic stop on the driver of the vehicle for the violation."  The officer also wrote, "While speaking with (Power), I smelled a moderate odor of an alcohol beverage emitting from her breath and person. I also noticed her eyes were bloodshot."

After stopping Power, the officer asked her to consent to a breath alcohol test and her result was .12%, above the state's legal limit of 0.08%.  Power was then placed under arrest for driving under the influence even though the video from the patrol car showed the license plate light was working and lit.

If you have been arrested for DUI in Orange County and you have reason to believe your arrest was unlawful, now is the time to speak with an Orange County DUI lawyer at the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry.  Contact our firm today!

Recently, it was reported that 400 people were convicted of driving under the influence in Washington D.C. since fall of 2008 and half were sentenced to jail time.  Unfortunately, city officials now say these individuals were convicted based upon the results of faulty breath testing machines. 

According to D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles, the breath test machines were improperly adjusted by law enforcement officers.  The people who were ordered to serve time in jail generally spent at least five days in police custody.

At this time, Nickles's office is working to notify the drivers that were arrested for driving under the influence and at least one lawsuit has been filed against the District.  Many say that the faulty tests could lead to requests for expungements, new trials and will leave people skeptical of breath alcohol testing.

When people are charged with drunk driving, they commonly contest the results of their breath tests.  Now that this news has been made public, some defense attorneys say that more people will question breath testing when they are facing prosecution for DUI.

Nickles told news sources that the faulty breath testing equipment showed results that were 20% higher.  There were 10 questionable test machines used by police in the District and all were found to produce erroneous results.  All of the machines were under investigation by Nickles's office since last February because a consultant for the city suspected that there was an accuracy problem.  Nickles says that all of the breath tests have been replaced with another brand and stricter standards for testing the accuracy of the machines have been put into action.

Investigations revealed that 1,100 prosecutions that took place between September 2008 and February 2010 relied heavily on breath test results. 

If you are facing DUI charges and believe your breath test was faulty, now is the time to have your case reviewed by an Orange County DUI attorney.  Contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry today!

On Monday, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office announced that it had charged Corey Dillon with driving under the influence.  Dillon, who is a former running back for the Cincinnati Bengals, was arrested in April for suspicion of drunk driving.

According to reports, Dillon was charged with DUI of alcohol or drugs and driving while having a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher.  On April 21, Dillon had been traveling north on Mulholland Drive, which is near Malibu.  He was pulled over by an officer who wanted to check the car's registration.  However, due to the fact that he displayed signs of impairment, he was placed under arrest for DUI.

If you have been charged with drunk driving in Orange County, it is important that you understand your rights and possible DUI defenses.  The best way to become informed is by working with an Orange County DUI lawyer at the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry.  Contact our legal team today to discuss your case!

In California, a new program is expected to start next month.  The program will target those who have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI).  With the program, before convicted DUI offenders start their vehicles, they will have to test their breath alcohol levels. 

Last fall, a bill was signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that requires first-time DUI offenders to have Breathalyzers attached to the dashboards of their vehicles.  If alcohol is detected, their vehicles won't start. 

The law will go into effect as of July 1^st in Los Angles, Alameda, Sacramento and Tulare.  In 2015, the new legislature will be evaluated and if successful, it will become a law statewide.

Have you been charged with DUI in Orange County?  If so, you should discuss your case with an Orange County DUI lawyer.  Contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry now to learn more about your individual rights and possible defenses.

In San Diego, police say that a drunk driver was recently arrested for driving under the influence this past Friday morning.  While driving under the influence (DUI), the driver managed to crash his SUV into a tree.  Police report that the driver and his passenger were both seriously injured.

According to police officers, the 24 year old driver had been heading southbound on Ingraham Street in a Nissan Exterra at approximately 1:35 AM.  While driving near the Sunset Cliffs ramp, the driver failed to negotiate a curve and drove his vehicle off the road, crashing right into a tree.

Law enforcement reported that the driver sustained injuries to his head and spine.  His passenger, also 24, had to be rushed to the hospital.  Details have not yet been released about the passenger's injuries or condition.

Officers say that the driver will face felony San Diego DUI charges.

Have you been charged with San Diego DUI?  Contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry today to speak with a qualified San Diego DUI lawyer!

In New York, reports have surfaced that Sonja Morgan, cast member of the "Real Housewives", has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI). 

Police say that Morgan was arrested in South Hampton, which is 75 miles from Long Island.  She was charged with DUI, failure to yield at a stop sign and also failure to remain in her traffic lane.  Officers also issued Morgan a citation because she was not wearing her seatbelt.

Sonja Morgan was featured on the New York City version of the "Real Housewives" this season.  She is a well-known socialite who boasts that she enjoys the company of European Royalty.  Morgan is scheduled to appear in court later this month for her recent criminal offense.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence in Orange County, now is the time to have your case reviewed by an Orange County DUI attorney.  Contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry now!

On Tuesday, a deputy from the San Diego County sheriff's office stopped a North County Transit bus driver during afternoon hours.  According to reports, the deputy stopped the driver after a bus passenger told dispatchers that the driver was making unnecessary stops.  The passenger also told dispatchers that the bus driver appeared to be intoxicated.

At 4:25 PM, as the driver was traveling up 479 Encinitas Boulevard and transporting eight passengers, police pulled him over.  They then arrested the driver, 40 year old David Joseph Costello, after he failed field sobriety tests.

Costello was suspected of operating a commercial vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and is facing DUI charges at this time.  A spokes person for North County Transit said that the bus was operating on Route 309, which carries passengers from Oceanside to Encinitas.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence in San Diego, now is the time to contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry and speak with a San Diego DUI defense lawyer.

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!

Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man on suspicion of DUI yesterday after a 30-minute chase in Laguna Nigel.

Deputies signaled for Bradley Hier to pull over but he refused. Instead, Hier continued to drive through the streets of Laguna Nigel and Dana Point, and even obeyed traffic signs and stayed close to the speed limit.

Eventually an officer bumped the back of his car, which caused him to spin out and come to a stop. Inside the vehicle police found multiple bottles of Popov vodka.

Hier was arrested and taken into custody, where he was charged with driving under the influence and evading a police officer. The results of a breath or blood test have not yet been reported.

A man suspected of driving under the influence tried to avoid an arrest by fleeing on foot, but was unsuccessful.

The incident began in Laguna Hills when police tried to pull over a gray Ford Escort near the intersection of El Toro Road and Paseo de Valencia. The driver refused to stop, instead hoping on the 5 freeway. He exited the freeway at Alicia Parkway and tried to lose the officers by taking city streets. When he realized he hit a dead end, he got out of the vehicle and tried to run on foot, but was tackled by one of the sheriff’s deputies.

Sheriff’s deputies arrested the driver, later identified as 22-year-old Rolando Cortes-Montesinos. Lt. Ted Boyne of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said Cortes-Montesinos tried to run but was a little too drunk.

For future reference, if you are signaled to pull over, it’s important to obey the officer’s command instead of attempting to flee. Even if you are too drunk to be driving, it’s better to face the DUI charges than to face additional penalties for attempting to evade police. The truth is, no one who tries to run from the police ever gets away with it, so you’re better off just pulling over and dealing with the consequences. If you are arrested for driving under the influence, you can contact the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry for help.

To learn more about how an experienced Orange County DUI defense lawyer at our office can help, please call (877) DUI- QUEEN today!

One of the men featured on “Deadliest Catch”, a popular reality TV show on the Discovery Channel, has been arrested on suspicion of  driving under the influence near Seattle.

Jake Harris, 24, was spotted driving his vehicle erratically. When officers asked him to submit to a breathalyzer test he refused. Officers then determined he was a suspect in a hit & run accident that occurred earlier in the evening. Harris was arrested and taken into custody, where he was later charged with DUI, hit and run, and driving with a suspended license.

Harris was driving his father’s vehicle at the time of his arrest. His father, Captain Phil Harris, recently passed away after suffering a stroke. Phil Harris also appeared on the Discovery Channel Show.

Despite countless media warnings about the increased DUI enforcement efforts planned for Super Bowl weekend, 42 drivers were arrested Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The county-wide enforcement efforts were carried out by the "Avoid 38" task force, made up of officers from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, the California Highway Patrol, and several local police departments.

The DUI task force had roving patrols throughout the county.

Super Bowl Sunday - A Popular Day to Drink & Drive

Super Bowl Sunday is no stranger to drunk driving activity, which is why law enforcement agencies crack down hard on this particular day. Last year 11 people in Orange County were killed in DUI accidents and 160 people were injured, which is three times and two times the California state average respectively.

If you were arrested on suspicion of DUI on Super Bowl Sunday, you need to ensure your case is aggressively defended. An Orange County DUI attorney at the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry can ensure your case is given the time and dedication it deserves, and that no stone is left unturned in defending you against the charges.

Contact the office today at (877) DUI-QUEEN to arrange a consultation with an experienced Orange County DUI lawyer.

A motorcyclist from the city of Orange pleaded guilty to felony vehicular manslaughter charges last week in an Orange County court.

Blaise Aaron Meadows, 21, was accused of riding his motorcycle with a suspended license and driving at excessive speeds. He was charged with one count of felony vehicular manslaughter after crashing into the back of an Alpha Romeo, killing the driver.

According to police Meadow was riding at more than 100 mph with another person when he crashed into Andrew Parker's vehicle. Parker had to be extracted from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt force trauma. Parker was taken to the hospital with injuries.

Meadows' sentencing has been scheduled for July 30.

The other man Meadows was riding with, 25-year-old Daniel Cody Burkett, fled the scene of the accident. He was charged with vehicular manslaughter by unlawful act and with gross negligence, reckless driving, and he faces enhanced sentencing for leaving the scene of the accident.  He is scheduled to be arraigned February 16.

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Vehicular manslaughter is one of the most serious offenses a person can face. If you were charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with DUI, reckless driving, or even simple negligence, you can trust an Orange County criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry to protect your rights and aggressively defend you against your charges. Our goal is to provide you with dedicated representation and aggressive defense to ensure you have the best possible chance of securing a successful outcome to your case.

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Yesterday we reported that Orange County saw an increase in DUI arrests on New Year's Eve.  Today, we report that DUI arrests were up in San Diego County as well.

In San Diego County, the California Highway Patrol arrested 83 motorists for DUI between 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve and midnight on January 3 ^rd .  This figure is up from last year's 73 DUI arrests over the New Year's Eve holiday.   The CHP also reported three deaths, compared to just one death last year.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department also had an increase in arrests from last year.  Fourteen San Diego law enforcement agencies worked together to arrest a combined total of 829 DUI offenders between Dec. 18 and midnight on January 3.  Last year during the same period, 496 DUI arrests were made.  The Sheriff's Department also reported four collisions resulting in injury or death during this New Year's holiday.

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If you were arrested for DUI in San Diego over the New Year's Eve holiday, you can depend on an experienced San Diego DUI attorney at the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry to put up an aggressive defense against your charges.  A DUI can result in a number of criminal penalties without proper representation, which is why it is so important to retain the services of a skilled DUI lawyer as soon as possible.

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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 !