Santa Ana- An Orange County Sheriff's Deputy will soon be facing the charges of driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. The deputy was off duty at the time he crashed his car into the yard of Orange county Supervisor Bill Campbell's home. Mark Hewlett BAC (blood alcohol content) was over the legal limit of .08 percent and he was also possessing Xanax with out a prescription.
The DA alleges that Hewlett was coming home from a friend's house early that morning. While driving under the influence Hewlett lost control of his car and crashed. Hewlett is still on the police force, but there is a pending internal investigation.
Orange County DUI defense attorney Michael Guisti watched this story of the news and commented on it. He states that the charges that Hewlett are facing are very harsh. Driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance are serious offenses in California. The charge of driving under the influence can be found in the California Vehicle code 23152 (b) It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by
weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. In California a DUI is a misdemeanor and could mean that if convicted, you could have to serve a jail sentence, have your license suspended and you might have to pay a fine.
How could a successful Southern California DUI defense lawyer benefit you? Even though a DUI conviction is usually charged as a misdemeanor, it should not be taken lightly. Having an attorney that has experience dealing with DUI's in Orange County is very important to protect you freedoms. Having a DUI charge could change your life. You have your license suspended and you even might have to do some time in jail. At the Law Offices of Michael Guisti, our highly qualified criminal defense attorney has defended clients all across Orange County. Retain an attorney that knows the Orange County Court system. He has handled cases in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and San Bernadino County.
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