LAPD Captain Loses Position as Commander after DUI Arrest
A 25-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department has been removed from his position as commander after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. According to an ABC News report, the Los Angeles Police Captain was arrested on the 101 Freeway in Sherman Oaks. The Rampart commander was not taken to jail, but his vehicle was impounded before he was released to a friend or family member. His position has been reassigned. An investigation is imminent.
It is common for individuals arrested for drunk driving to face social and professional consequences in addition to criminal penalties. Individuals who drive for a living, or who are in a position of authority, have been known to lose their jobs after being arrested long before they get an opportunity to fight the charges in court. This is why it is important to proactively fight the charges by contacting an experienced DUI criminal defense attorney as soon as possible…
