In Los Angeles County, 1,500 arrests were made from December 16th to December 25th. This number is up from the 1,260DUI arrests that were made last year. These alleged drunk driving violations were the result of a DUI crackdown that involved 100 law enforcement agencies, including the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and the California Highway Patrol, as well as local police departments.
This effort under the Avoid the 100 campaign will continue throughout New Year’s and more arrests are anticipated. According to task force officials, all traffic and patrol officers will be focusing on stopping drunk drivers.
In California, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is taken very seriously. You could be facing a suspended or revoked license, jail time, prison time, and steep penalties. A Los Angeles criminal defense attorney could defend you at yourDMV hearing as well as if your case goes to trial. Do not risk your future and freedom andcontact a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer today.
