The defendant is now reportedly attending two-hour alcohol counseling sessions, but has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence charges. His charges stem from a March 6 drunk driving arrest in Huntington Beach, where a blood-alcohol test revealed that the man had a BAC level of .28 at the time of his arrest. That's more than three times the legal limit.
Up until last month, Robert Rizzo worked as the city manager for the city of Bell in Los Angeles County. However, the city official resigned after being widely criticized for his high salary of almost $800,000 per year. Many people in the Bell community were outraged when they learned of the high wages of the city manager and assistant city manager from the Los Angeles Times.
While many people are angry over this issue, it's important to realize that Robert Rizzo's DUI case is completely separate. A Los Angeles DUI attorney can ensure that irrelevant factors are not considered in this criminal case and that he is subjected to a fair trial. More information on the DUI laws in California and the various defenses to drunk driving can be found through our Related Resources pages.
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