DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
(California Vehicle
Code section 23152(a), (b))
Testimonials
I was charged with Driving under the Influence and Driving on a Suspended License under Vehicle Code Sections 23152(a) and 14601.1(a) out of Orange County Superior Court. Both charges carry six months maximum custody time. I hired Mr. Bruzzo because of his experience with Drunk Driving cases and his familiarity with the Orange County Courts. Mr. Bruzzo made several visits to court to negotiate my case with the District Attorney. Mr. Bruzzo continued putting pressure on the District Attorney with the end result of getting me an infraction, which is like a traffic ticket. In this way I avoided a conviction for drunk driving. He also had the driving on a suspended license charge DISMISSED after I took a class. I truly believe that Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge of the law, the District Attorney and the court in general was critical to the positive outcome of my case. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal matter.
SE
Date: August 10, 2009
I was charged with Driving Under the Influence (Vehicle Code Section 23152(a)) and Driving Under the Influence with a blood alcohol level of .08 or greater (Vehicle Code Section 23152 (b)) both misdemeanor offenses. This crime carries up to a maximum of 6 months in jail. I was most concerned with keeping my record clean and maintaining my driving privilege. Mr. Bruzzo went to court for me several times (I did not have to appear) and he attempted to negotiate the matter with the District Attorney. As part of that process he conducted a thorough investigation into how well the breath testing devices were working. When the District Attorney refused to dismiss the case Mr. Bruzzo set the matter for trial. In the end Mr. Bruzzo proved to be a very good trial attorney as the jury came back NOT GUILTY on all charges. Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge and skill in the courtroom kept me from having a conviction on my record and allowed me to keep my driving privilege. I would enthusiastically recommend him for any Drunk Driving or Driving Under the Influence matter.
PA
10/09/08
I was originally alleged to have committed felony driving under the influence (V.C. 23152 (a)). The
police were called to the scene because I was involved in an accident with another individual who experienced
minor injuries; the police then arrested me for suspicion of being under the influence. According to
the police I had a blood alcohol level of .15. Attorney William W. Bruzzo was referred to me by
another attorney as being very experienced in criminal law and drunk driving cases. Even before my case
went to court Mr. Bruzzo spoke to the District Attorney who was going to file my case and convinced her
to file my case as a misdemeanor. After getting the case reduced to a misdemeanor Mr. Bruzzo then convinced
a Judge to release me on my own recognizance which means that I did not have to pay bail. M r.
Bruzzo then set to work litigating my case by requesting the necessary information from the District
Attorney and by having an independent DUI Drug/Alcohol expert evaluate my case. Mr. Bruzzo then negotiated
with the District Attorney but was unable to come to a satisfactory agreement so my case was set for
trial. Mr. Bruzzo filed pre-trial motions and argued them prior to trial in a further attempt to put
my case in the best possible light before the jury. Mr. Bruzzo proved to be an excellent trial attorney;
at the end of the trial 11 of 12 jurors voted to find me NOT GUILTY and the Judge then
dismissed the case. I truly believe that but for Mr. Bruzzo’s efforts that started prior to my
case even going to court the result could have been different. As a result I would enthusiastically recommend
Mr. Bruzzo for any drunk driving, driving under the influence or criminal matter.
FJ
5/11/06
I was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in the County of Orange (vehicle code section 23152 (a) (b)). My blood alcohol level was a .20. Then a month later I was once again arrested for drunk driving once again in the County of Orange and charged with driving under the influence (vehicle code section 23152 (a) (b)). I refused to take the chemical test on the second arrest. I then failed to appear on either case and they both went to warrant. Later, I was referred to Attorney William W. Bruzzo by an individual familiar with the attorneys in Orange County and I ended up hiring him to recall the warrants and resolve the cases. Mr. Bruzzo set to work on my cases and began negotiating with the District Attorney. Mr. Bruzzo is highly experienced in drunk driving cases and criminal law. He ended up filing a motion on my behalf for each case and argued it in front of the Judge with the District Attorney opposing. In the end the court DISMISSED both cases because Mr. Bruzzo argued that the District Attorney failed to adequately perform its responsibilities in my cases. This was an amazing result because I was looking at up to 1 year in jail. Not only did I not have to do jail but I also do not have to worry about having a conviction on my record and I NEVER APPEARED IN COURT. I truly believe that Mr. Bruzzo’s knowledge of the law, the District Attorney and the court in general was critical to the positive outcome of my case. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any drunk driving or criminal matter.
FG
Date: 1/31/05
I was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI); my blood alcohol level was a .10. Every person who is arrested for DUI in the state of California is subject not only to court proceedings but also a hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). I hired Attorney William W. Bruzzo to represent me in both matters as he is very experienced with DUIs in the courts and the DMV. I was especially concerned with the DMV matter because the DMV can actually cause you to lose your license for a period of time whereas the court usually does not on a first time DUI. Mr. Bruzzo first called the DMV and got them to stay the suspension of my license pending the hearing on my matter. Mr. Bruzzo then appeared at the DMV hearing without me being present and ended up getting the suspension of my license SET ASIDE (Dismissed). This means that I will not lose my driving privilege. Mr. Bruzzo managed to do this even though my blood alcohol level was above the legal limit. Without Mr. Bruzzo’s skill and knowledge I would have lost my license and it would have it made it more difficult for me to work. I would highly recommend him for any DUI or DMV matter.
AT
Date: 12/12/04
Client had two prior felony convictions for Driving
under the influence (Vehicle Code 23152(a), (b)),
thus his new case was also charged as a felony. This case
arose out of the Orange County Superior Court. In addition
the client’s blood alcohol level on his new case
was a 0.3, over three times the legal limit. The client
had had 17 (seventeen) alcohol related arrests during his
lifetime. Attorney William W. Bruzzo represented
the client in court. The District Attorney wanted to give
the client 16 months to two years in state prison. However,
Mr. Bruzzo took the case to the Judge and was able to get
the client sentenced to an alcohol program instead! THE
CLIENT WAS NOT SENTENCED TO ONE-DAY IN JAIL DESPITE THE
CURRENT OFFENSE AND HIS RECORD. Mr. Bruzzo’s familiarity
with the court and the law played a large part in the successful
resolution of this case.
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