L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Charged with Felony DUI and Hit and Run

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy, has been charged with two felony counts of driving under the influence causing injury and one felony count of hit and run. The incident took place on January 29, 2011, and left the other driver injured.

Deputy Michael Anthony Grundy, pled not guilty to the charges. He is free on a $50,000 bond, his next court date is scheduled for September 7, 2011, in Division 38 of the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Grundy’s blood alcohol level reportedly reached 0.15% by weight. This is not the first time Grundy has been in trouble for DUI he was convicted for DUI in Riverside County in 2005. Grundy faces up to three years in prison if convicted of the DUI causing injury in addition a felony hit and run also carries up to three years in state prison if convicted.

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence and hit and run or know someone who has, please contact the Law Offices of David M. Wallin to speak with Palmdale criminal defense attorneys with a combined 50 years of criminal law experience representing thousands of people charged with driving under the influence and hit and run.