Irvine Sheriff's Official Whalloped with DUI Charge
On April 14th, 2009, an OC Sheriff's Lieutenant named Erin Guidice slammed into a vehicle at a stoplight while driving drunk, according to a report from the Orange County's Sheriff's Office. Lt. Guidice--who was at the time the lead officer of the OC's Harbor Patrol--was arrested at the scene of the accident and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to allegations, Lt. Guidice had been driving an unmarked vehicle belonging to the OC Sheriff's Department when she hit a car at the intersection of the 5 Freeway and Jamboree Road. The other driver was not injured, and only minor property damages were reported. Officers gave the Lieutenant roadside sobriety tests and noted that she had trouble balancing, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. Later tests at the station revealed that her BAC was 0.14%--0.06% percent higher than the state's legal limit.
Authorities transferred Lt. Guidice to Theo Lacy Jail. Her arraignment has been scheduled for June 19 at the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach. If she's convicted of her DUI charge, Lt. Guidice could face ½ a year in jail as well as license suspensions and fines.
Even officers of the law charged with enforcing CA's DUI regulations can make mistakes. But just because you or a family member has transgressed DUI or DWI laws doesn't mean that you don't deserve a good defense. The attorneys here at The Law Offices of Stephen Brodsky may be able to help. Contact us at www.CriminalAttorneySanDiego.com for a free consultation.
