Laguna Hills- Rolando Cortes-Montesinos from San Juan Capistrano led local police on a short pursuit on the freeway. The 22 year old suspect tried to flee the police but it is alleged that he was too drunk to run. Lt. Ted Boyne of the Orange County Sheriff's Department states that the suspect tried to run on foot, but was too intoxicated.
A police officer noticed the Ford Escort that the suspect was allegedly driving. The officer then tried to stop the car, but he refused to stop the vehicle. The suspect led police southbound on the I-5 heading north to Laguna Hills. He then drove off of the freeway and into a dead end business street. The suspect was then tackled by a deputy and taken into custody.
Laguna Hills DUI defense attorney Michael Guisti, recently discussed what the suspect Rolando Cortes-Montesinos could be facing. He explains that a DUI is broken into two parts. The law can be found in the California Vehicle Code 23152(a) (b) the first part of the code states that it is illegal for a person to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The second part of the code states that it is illegal for a person to drive under the influence of alcohol with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of .08% or more. Los Angeles county criminal defense Michael Guisti went on to explain the penalties. The penalties can be up to six months in jail, fines for up to $1,000 and having your license suspended for up to six months. The law changes for someone that it is under the age of 21. Since it is illegal for a minor to consume alcohol all that is need is a BAC of .01%. A DUI can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor. It is important to retain an Orange County DUI defense attorney to help you through the criminal process.
How can Orange County criminal defense attorney help you in your DUI defense? Michael Guisti has spent years dealing with felony DUI and misdemeanor drunken driving cases. He has helped people in Orange County, Los Angele's, San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino County. At the Law Offices of Michael Guisti, our attorneys have helped people get felony DUI cases dropped down to misdemeanors. Attorney Michael Guisti has even handled tough vehicular manslaughter cases.
If you or someone you know has been charged or is in the process of being charged with a DUI or vehicular manslaughter call our highly experienced Southern California criminal attorney today. It is important to protect your freedom. Contact us at (714) 5309690 or visti our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
