California DUI, Toxicology and Civil Case Results
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This page collects dated California DUI, criminal, DMV, employment, personal-injury, and other civil results involving The Okorocha Firm, Okorie Okorocha, or counsel who worked with him on toxicology issues. Roles varied by matter. Some cases were handled by other lawyers serving as lead counsel.
Important: Every matter is different. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome. Confidential matters omit identifying details.
Acquittals, dismissals, hung juries and DMV hearings
DUI, Criminal and DMV Case Results
DMV hearing results continued through midyear
The original page reported continued DMV hearing successes beyond the eight wins counted earlier in the reporting period.
Eight DMV hearing wins reported
The firm reported eight DMV hearing wins during the opening portion of the reporting period.
Compton high-BAC case
The page reports a result involving Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Morgan Bennett in a Compton matter involving disputed high-BAC evidence.
Norwalk breath-alcohol case
The page reports a result involving Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Rohan Garg in a Norwalk case with reported breath results of 0.18 and 0.17.
Marijuana DUI dismissed before trial
Attorney Brandon Williams identified Okorie Okorocha as the defense toxicology expert at a marijuana DUI pretrial. The prosecution dismissed the case.
Impairment-related homicide charges defeated
Attorneys Juanita Kay and Mauro Quintero defeated every impairment-related charge in a marijuana DUI homicide matter. The defense addressed why a blood THC concentration, standing alone, does not establish impairment.
Los Angeles 0.21 BAC crash case
Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Chris Cornell challenged the prosecution’s alleged 0.21 BAC evidence in a crash case.
Hung jury followed by dismissal
In Burbank, Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Kyle White obtained a hung jury and dismissal in a crash case involving an alleged 0.24 blood BAC and disputed laboratory handling.
Alcohol and PCP allegations challenged
In Bellflower, Alternate Public Defender Eliana Eitches successfully challenged allegations that the client drove under the influence of alcohol and PCP.
Two not-guilty verdicts in a 0.15 breath case
In Compton, Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Dan Allen obtained two not-guilty verdicts in a breath-alcohol DUI case involving a reported 0.15 result and a solo collision.
Napa marijuana DUI update
The page reported that Megan Havstad of the Napa County Public Defender’s Office had won approximately five DUI trials over the prior two to three years. It also reported that more than 20 marijuana DUI matters were later dismissed or not filed. The same update noted that Joseph Vaysman obtained reductions of high-BAC DUI matters to traffic violations.
Five Los Angeles DUI dismissals reported
The page reported five pretrial dismissals: two matters handled by Joseph Vaysman, including reported 0.19 breath and 0.25 blood cases; a reported 0.20 BAC matter handled by Aracely Abarca; and additional matters handled by Celebre Fouka-Nganga and Michelle Pujol.
Military court-martial DUI acquittal
In United States v. Williams, attorney Aaron Meyer obtained a DUI acquittal in a military court-martial.
Alleged 0.24 BAC charge reduced to a traffic violation
A matter handled by Joseph Vaysman involving an alleged 0.24 BAC was reduced to a traffic violation.
Hung jury in a 0.16 breath-alcohol case
Attorney Mark Khalaf obtained a hung jury in a case involving a reported 0.16 breath-alcohol result.
Two not-guilty verdicts in a Los Angeles DUI case
Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Jessica Gomez obtained two not-guilty verdicts in a DUI case.
Hung jury in an alleged 0.22 BAC case
In Los Angeles, a matter handled by Joseph Vaysman ended in a hung jury after the defense challenged the prosecution’s alleged 0.22 BAC evidence.
Hung jury and dismissal in an alleged 0.19 breath case
In Los Angeles, attorney Lauren Davis obtained a hung jury in a DUI matter involving an alleged 0.19 breath result. The case was dismissed the following day.
Los Angeles high-BAC evidence challenged
Attorney Joseph Vaysman challenged the prosecution’s high-BAC evidence in a Los Angeles DUI matter.
Santa Cruz high-BAC evidence challenged
In Santa Cruz, attorney Phil Crawford challenged the prosecution’s high-BAC evidence.
Second Los Angeles high-BAC result
Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Joseph Vaysman again challenged the prosecution’s high-BAC evidence.
Los Angeles high-BAC case
Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Joseph Vaysman challenged the prosecution’s high-BAC evidence.
Hung jury in a Monterey DUI case
In Monterey, attorney Phil Crawford obtained a hung jury in a DUI case involving sentencing enhancements.
Hung jury in a Riverside County murder case
Attorney Leah Kisner obtained a hung jury after a month-long murder trial. The final jury poll was eight to four for not guilty. Okorie Okorocha served in a limited role as a toxicology expert witness.
Charge dismissed and strike reduced
In Sacramento, attorney Okorie Okorocha obtained dismissal of a resisting-arrest charge and reduction of a robbery strike to a misdemeanor for a disabled student receiving special-education services.
Not-guilty verdict in a THC DUI case
In Colusa, attorney Brandon Williams obtained a not-guilty verdict in a THC DUI case. The jury deliberated for approximately two hours, and Okorie Okorocha served as an expert witness.
Hung jury in an Orange County DUI case
Attorney Jesse Arana obtained a hung jury in a DUI trial at the Fullerton courthouse in Orange County.
Acquittal in an alleged 0.139 BAC case
Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defender Luke Rodriguez obtained an acquittal in a matter involving an alleged 0.139 BAC, disputed blood fermentation, and laboratory-practice issues.
Second THC DUI acquittal in three months
Napa County Deputy Public Defender Megan Havstad obtained a second THC DUI acquittal within three months. The jury deliberated for approximately 30 minutes.
Hung jury in an alleged 0.15 BAC crash case
Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Chris Cornell obtained a hung jury in a crash case involving an alleged 0.15 BAC.
Hung jury in a DUI murder case
In Compton, attorney Juliette Robinson obtained a hung jury in a DUI murder case.
Two not-guilty verdicts in an alcohol DUI case
Attorney Bryce Armendariz of Zulu Ali & Associates obtained two not-guilty verdicts in an alcohol DUI case.
Acquittal in a methamphetamine DUI case
Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Sierra Marcelius obtained a not-guilty verdict in a methamphetamine DUI case.
Hung jury and dismissal in a fentanyl DUI case
Ventura County Deputy Public Defender Gerardo Arias obtained a hung jury in a fentanyl DUI case, which was then dismissed.
Orange County drug DUI result
Attorney Chris Zander obtained a favorable result in an Orange County drug DUI matter.
Acquittal in a marijuana DUI case
Napa County Deputy Public Defender Megan Havstad obtained an acquittal in a marijuana DUI case.
Homicide charge reduced to a misdemeanor
After attorney Chris DeSalva worked with Okorie Okorocha as an expert at the preliminary hearing, a homicide charge was reduced to a misdemeanor.
Two not-guilty verdicts in an alcohol DUI case
San Diego Deputy Public Defender Peter Pyun obtained two not-guilty verdicts in an alcohol DUI case.
Two not-guilty verdicts in an alcohol DUI case
Attorney Jared Thompson of Humphrey & Thompson, LLP obtained two not-guilty verdicts in an alcohol DUI case.
Two acquittals in a methamphetamine DUI case
Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Paul Adkins obtained two not-guilty verdicts in a methamphetamine DUI case.
Rape conviction overturned in a toxicology matter
In San Diego, attorneys Colleen Cusack and Thomas Matthews overturned a rape conviction involving significant toxicology issues.
Verdicts, judgments and confidential settlements
Civil Case Results
$32 million confidential settlement
A civil matter resolved through a confidential $32 million settlement.
Result against the Orange County Sheriff’s Department
Attorney Narine Mkrtchyan obtained a result in litigation involving the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Read the related case summary.
$5.7 million federal-court result
Attorneys Joseph Younes and Olivier Taillieu obtained a $5.7 million result in San Diego federal court. Toxicology evidence was central to the case, and Okorie Okorocha served as a forensic toxicology expert.
$1.1 million personal-injury judgment
A $1.1 million judgment was obtained in a personal-injury matter in Pasadena.
$3.5 million employment settlement
A complex employment matter in San Bernardino resolved through a confidential $3.5 million settlement.
$23 million verdict involving expert testimony
In San Bernardino, attorney Matthew Geragos obtained a $23 million verdict against Yamaha. Okorie Okorocha provided key testimony.
$2 million tenant verdict
In Los Angeles, attorney Okorie Okorocha obtained a $2 million verdict for a tenant in an invasion-of-privacy matter. The defendant had offered $0.
Confidential public-entity employment settlement
In Los Angeles, attorney Okorie Okorocha resolved a complex employment matter against a public entity through a confidential settlement.
Confidential personal-injury settlement
In San Jose, attorney Okorie Okorocha resolved a personal-injury matter through a confidential settlement after the insurer declined to pay the claim.
$1.3 million judgment vacated
In Los Angeles Superior Court, attorney Okorie Okorocha obtained an order vacating a judgment of more than $1.3 million entered against his client.
$22 million Los Angeles verdict
Attorneys Rex Parris and Jason Alex Wheeler obtained a $22 million verdict in Los Angeles.
$6.8 million Los Angeles verdict
Attorneys Jonathan Douglas and Jason Fowler obtained a $6.8 million verdict in Los Angeles.
Confidential Fortune 500 employment settlement
Attorney Okorie Okorocha resolved a complex employment matter against a Fortune 500 corporation through a confidential settlement.
Preserved from the previous page
Additional DUI and DMV Results and Counsel
Compton 0.15 breath-alcohol case
Attorney Dan Espinosa obtained a hung jury in a Compton case involving a reported 0.15 breath-alcohol result.
Amber Bellante
The original page recognized DMV attorney Amber Bellante for multiple results. Phone: (916) 715-0890. Email: amber@amberbellantelaw.com. Website: amberbellantelaw.com.
Michael Scafiddi
The original page recognized attorney Michael Scafiddi for DUI and DMV results. Phone: (909) 381-1000. Email: michael@scafiddilaw.com. Website: scafiddilaw.com.
Benjamin Okin
The original page recognized Humboldt County attorney Benjamin Okin. Phone: (707) 443-9842. Email: bokin@humdefense.com. Website: Eureka Criminal Defense Lawyer.
Joel G. Garcia, Attorney
Attorney Joel G. Garcia of Garcia Law Group, P.C. recently obtained a DUI win. Address: 490 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105-2634. Phone: (323) 419-5175. Email: joel@garcialawgrouppc.com. Website: Garcia Law Group, P.C..
Jaaye Person-Lynn: felony acquittal in a pedestrian collision case
Attorney Jaaye Person-Lynn of Person-Lynn Law Office obtained an acquittal for the client on the felony charge arising from a vehicle collision with a pedestrian. Address: 12071 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230-6219. Phone: (424) 261-2075. Email: jaaye@personlynnlaw.com. Website: PersonLynnLaw.com.
Givelle Jensen Lamano, Esquire
Attorney Givelle Jensen Lamano of Lamano Law Office recently secured four hard-fought wins in DUI cases within a one-month period. Address: 420 3rd Street, Suite 250, Oakland, CA 94607-3843. Phone: (510) 842-0750. Email: givelle@lamanolaw.com. Website: Lamano Law Office.
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