San Diego Border Patrol Agent Sentenced For DUI

For those of you who work as a border patrol agent, let this be a warning to you…

A border patrol agent here in San Diego was sentenced to three years probation for driving under the influence and evading police. This border patrol agent was off duty when he was pulled over and had a blood alcohol level of .16 percent – twice the legal limit in California.

The agent pleaded a misdemeanor charge, however it was denied by the judge. A great decision on the judge’s part. This border patrol agent should have known better. After all, his job to catch people who are breaking the law, so he should be setting an example.

When your life work has something to do with upholding the law, you have to walk the walk – and that means carrying yourself with dignity and integrity both on duty and off duty.

Isn’t it interesting that these types of stories keep happening more frequently lately? Or maybe I just haven’t paid enough attention. Regardless, it’s time for the government to be stricter about who they hire!

If you’ve been convicted of drunk driving here in San Diego, make sure to hire a professional San Diego DUI lawyer!