DUI Case Results

People v. J.S. (2012)

Charges -- 2nd DUI (VC 23152) and Driving on a Suspended License (VC 14601)

Court -- West Justice Center, Westminster, Orange County

Facts -- Client charged with 2nd DUI while still on probation for his first DUI and he was also charged with driving on a suspended license

DA’s original offer – 75 days jail with no house arrest allowed

Result – 75 days house arrest

In re B.Y. (2011)

Issue – DMV Admin per se hearing

Facts – Client was driving under the influence of alcohol and involved in a major accident where multiple people died.

Result – Fred Thiagarajah subpoenaed the investigating officer to the DMV hearing and cross-examined him extensively. The hearing lasted three days and based on Fred Thiagarajah’s grueling cross-examination, the DMV dismissed their case.

People v. J.B. (2011)

Charges – 2nd DUI (VC 23152) and child endangerment

Court – Pasadena Justice Center, Los Angeles County

Facts – Client arrested for her 2nd DUI with her minor child in the car.

Result – Got the child endangerment charge dismissed and arranged for client to enter a private jail where she can go to work during the day

People v. A.P.
Charges -- 1st DUI
Location -- North Justice Center, Fullerton, Orange County
Result -- Reduction to Dry Reckless Driving

People v. B.T.
Charges -- 2nd DUI (VC 23152)
Location -- West Justice Center, Westminster, Orange County
Result -- House Arrest

People v. R.R.
Charges -- Felony DUI, Felony Evading a Police Officer (Penal Code section 2800)
Location -- North Justice Center, Fullerton, Orange County
Facts -- During a traffic stop, Defendant attempted to evade police and ultimately crashed into a Radio Shack building. Defendant was taken to the hospital for severe injuries and Defendant`s passenger was injured as well.
DA`s Offer -- 16 months state prison
Result -- Probation and Residential Treatment; No Jail

People v. L.C.
Charges -- 1st DUI (VC 23152)
Location -- Pasadena Justice Center, Los Angeles County
Facts -- Defendant crashed into parked cars; her blood alcohol level was .09%.
Result -- Charges reduced to Wet & Reckless

People v. J.S.
Charges -- Felony Possession of Ecstasy; 2nd DUI (VC 23152)
Location -- West Justice Center, Westminster, Orange County
Result -- Convinced DA not to file charges for drugs; Defendant given house arrest for 2nd DUI

People v. B.H.
Charges -- DUI with injury (VC 23153)
Location -- Torrance Justice Center, Los Angeles County
Facts -- Defendant had a .18 blood alcohol level when his car collided with another car. 2 passengers from the other car were transported to the hospital.
Result -- Charge reduced to DUI with no injury; No Jail

People v. S.K.
Charges -- DUI (VC 23152) and Hit &Run (VC 20002)
Location -- West Justice Center, Westminster, Orange County
Result -- DUI reduced to Wet & Reckless; Hit & Run Dismissed

People v. A.W.
Charges -- 16 counts including: 3rd DUI, Driving on a Suspended License (Vehicle Code 14601.2), 9 counts of Hit & Run, Resisting Arrest (Penal Code 148), Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Penal Code 245) AND probation violation
Location -- North Justice Center, Fullerton, Orange County
Result -- 12 of 16 counts dismissed including 8 Hit and Run charges Dismissed and Assault with a Deadly Weapon dismissed

People v. M.K.
Charges -- DUI with Injury (VC 23153)
Location -- West Covina Justice Center, Los Angeles County
Result -- Dismissal

People v. B.T.
Charges -- DUI (VC 23152)
Location -- West Justice Center, Westminster, Orange County
Result -- Reduced to Dry Reckless Driving

People v. R.B.
Charges -- 1) DUI, 2) Hit & Run, 3) Child Endangerment
Location -- Pasadena Justice Center, Los Angeles County
Result -- Hit and Run and Child Endangerment Dismissed

People v. L.C.
Charges -- DUI
Location – Pasadena Justice Center, Los Angeles County
Result -- Convinced DA not to file charges

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People v. T.O.
Charge -- DUI under 21
Facts -- Defendant accused of having a .10% blood alcohol level; limit for drivers under 21 is .01%
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach, Orange County
Result -- Reduction to Wet & Reckless

People v. A.W.
Charges -- 2nd DUI
Location -- North Justice Center, Fullerton, Orange County
Result -- Residential Treatment; No Jail

Disclaimer:
Individual case results differ. The case results described in this website do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of your case. The information on this site does not constitute legal advice nor does it form an attorney-client relationship. All case files are available for review by officials of the California State Bar.