| For Immediate Release
March 7, 2013 |
Susan Kang Schroeder Chief of Staff Office: 714-347-8408 Cell: 714-292-2718 Farrah Emami
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MADD HONORS 11 OCDA ATTORNEYS
FOR EXCEPTIONALPROSECUTION
OF DRUNKEN DRIVING CASES
SANTA ANA – The Orange County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) honored 11 Orange County deputy district attorneys today for their time and effort in prosecuting driving under the influence (DUI) cases in 2012. MADD hosted the 26th Annual Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Recognition Luncheon today, March 7, 2013, to honor Orange County prosecutors and police officers for their outstanding contributions to the prosecution of DUI cases. The luncheon was held at the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace in Yorba Linda.
At the luncheon, 11 Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) prosecutors were recognized for their support to victims and their families and diligent efforts in criminal prosecution of DUI defendants. Each was nominated by their OCDA supervisor or a MADD victim advocate. The recipients were verbally recognized and received a framed certificate at the luncheon.
Defendants of the cases prosecuted by Senior Deputy District Attorney Troy Pino and Deputy District Attorneys Bryan Clavecilla, Raymund Diaz, Nancy Hayashida, Lydia Kim, Jeffrey Kirk, Anna McIntire, Robin Park, Caroline Smith, George Turner, and Beth Zuber faced charges ranging from misdemeanor driving under the influence to felony murder. The efforts of the prosecution resulted in the defendants’ convictions with sentences as high as 15 years to life in state prison.
MADD is a nationwide, non-profit organization that works to stop drunken driving, support victims, survivors, and families affected by drunken driving, and prevent underage drinking. The Orange County Chapter of MADD was formed in 1981 and offers services and education to the local community, including youth programs, victim services, and special events. MADD works closely with Orange County law enforcement agencies to support the prosecution and apprehension of those who put the public at risk by driving under the influence of alcohol.
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