Toll-Free Phone: (800) 285-1763
Phone:(626) 792-1301
Toll Free Fax: (888) 286-1840
Email: Okorie@187Law.com
Pasadena Office:
117 E. Colorado Blvd,
Suite 465,
Pasadena, CA 91105
Pasadena DUI Defense Attorney Okorie "Dr. DUI" Okorocha
Okorie Okorocha is an experienced and well-respected California lawyer who is retained by clients for DUI cases from Westminster/Orange County to the Bay Area due to his expertise in DUI and Criminal Defense.
Education:
- BA in Biology, 1999
- Doctorate in Law, 2002
- M.S. in Forensic Science, Candidate 2012
"I do want to make a very clear record that I think that you are
doing an extremely competent job representing your client. More than
competent, that you are -- your trial skills exceed the average trial
attorney, and that I have no concern that your client is not receiving
the representation that he deserved under the circumstances."
- Judge
of the Superior Court
All cases are handled personally by Pasadena DUI defense attorney Okorie Okorocha. They are never handed off to an associate or less qualified lawyer.
SPECIALIST MEMBER of the CALIFORNIA DUI LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
If you have been accused of driving under the influence (DUI) in Pasadena you likely will not have to plead guilty. Allow Pasadena DUI Attorney Okorie Okorocha to examine all available evidence and bring your case to trial. His expert criminal defense attorney skills will help to make sure that justice prevails in your case. If your DUI case is outside of the Pasadena area, attorney Okorocha accepts DUI cases throughout California.
Pasadena DUI Defense Lawyer Okorie Okorocha ("Dr. DUI") was recently interviewed on a local CBS news station to commentate on the effects of alcohol on the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Watch the full video.
CCN Game Changers featuring Pasadena DUI attorney Okorie Okorocha
California DUI Example Case Summary
Adrienne THORNE, an individual and as class representative for other persons similarly situated as arrested and prosecuted for crimes under California law, Plaintiff, v. THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA; The Honorable Bernie Laforteza, and Does 1-10, inclusive, Defendants., 2010 WL 1215114 (Trial Pleading) (C.D.Cal., March 22, 2010), Complaint for Civil Rights Violations Pursuant to Title 42 U.S.C. |1983, 1. Imposing Excessive Bail That Shocks the Conscious in Violation of U.S.Const.Amend. VIII. Excessive Bail Clause (Prospective Injunctive Relief Only) 2. Imposing a More Severe Penalty in Sentencing Upon Exercising the Constitutional Right to a Jury Trial Than Would be Received Upon Pleading Guilty in Violation of the Due Process Clause Under U.S.Const.Amend. XIV and the Right to a Jury Trial Clause Under U.S.Const.Amend. V, (No. CV10-02045-RGK(PLAx).)
...Los Angeles. GENERAL ALLEGATIONS 4. The instant case was a standard Driving Under the Influence case pursuant to Cal.Veh.Code §§ 23152 (a) and (b) (“DUI”). Thorne had no bad driving record, and was a completely cooperative suspect who was pulled over initially for not having a registration sticker. 5. At the Antelope Valley/Lancaster Court, the standard punishment on a first time DUI offense for those who plead guilty is 3 days of County Jail. The Defendant is given credit for time served...
...However, upon Thorne's conviction on March 18, 2010, Laforteza and California imposed a bail of $150,000 for a first time DUI conviction for violating Cal.Veh.Code §§ 23152 (a) and (b), both misdemeanors. This imposition of excessive bail worthy of a violent felony was such that it shocks the conscious and in violation of U.S.Const.Amend. VIII. Standard bail on a DUI in the County of Los Angeles is $5,000. 15. Laforteza and California have a policy, pattern and practice in its...
DUI Attorney Case Summary
Esteban ALLENDE, Michelle Grundhoeffer, Steven Kurashima, Individually and on Behalf of Similarly Situated Persons, Plaintiffs, v. THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, the State of California and Does 1-100, Defendants., 2010 WL 1534188 (Trial Motion, Memorandum and Affidavit) (Cal.Superior, March 05, 2010), Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Adjudication (or Summary Judgment), (No. RG03127404.)
...3, 2010 RESERVATION NUMBER R-1035390 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Statement of Facts 2 I. The CHP's response to DUI incidents 2 II. The GHP's DUI cost recovery policy 5 III. Facts relating to Kurashima's arrest 5 IV. The CHP bills invoicees at a “loaded” salary...
...B. The “as well as salaries” language was adopted by the legislature to clarify that the personnel cost of providing DUI services is recoverable 14 1. The “As Well As” Language of the Statute Does Not Forbid Recovery of the Benefits...
...§ 53158 13 Health and Safety Code § 13009 15 § 13009.1 15 Vehicle Code § 2400 2 § 23152(a) 5 Court Rules California Rules of Court 3.1150(a) 19 INTRODUCTION Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Adjudication suffers from...California DUI Case Example
Esteban ALLENDE, Michelle Grundhoeffer, Steven Kurashima, Individually and On Behalf of Similarly Situated Persons, Plaintiff, v. THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, the State of California and Does 1-100, Defendants., 2010 WL 1726840 (Trial Motion, Memorandum and Affidavit) (Cal.Superior, March 05, 2010), Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Plaintiffs, Summary Adjudication (or Summary Judgment), (No. RG03127404.)
...3, 2010 RESERVATION NUMBER R- 1035390 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Statement of Facts 2 I. The CHP's response to DUI incidents 2 II. The CHP's DUI cost recovery policy 5 III. Facts relating to Kurashima's arrest 5 IV. The CHP bills invoicees at a “loaded” salary...
...B. The “as well as salaries” language was adopted by the legislature to clarify that the personnel cost of providing DUI services is recoverable 14 1. The “As Well As” Language of the Statute Does Not Forbid Recovery of the Benefits...
...§ 53158 13 Health and Safety Code § 13009 15 § 13009.1 15 Vehicle Code § 2400 2 § 23152(a) 5 COURT RULES California Rules of Court 3.1150(a) 19 INTRODUCTION Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Adjudication suffers from...
