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The People of the State of California v. Edgar Verduzco
Date: 04-11-2025
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Court: Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney: Los Angeles County, California District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Los Angele, California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with DUI and vehicular manslaughter.
Former Los Angeles police officer Edgar Verduzco. was charged with three counts of murder for driving while drunk (SUI) and causing an accident that killed three people (mother, father and 19-year old son) in 2016.
"I cannot tell you how angry and disappointed I am that a Los Angeles police officer would disregard the law and cause an accident with such awful, awful consequences,†then-LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said at the time of his arrest.
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Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that former Los Angeles Police Department officer Edgar Verduzco, 34, pleaded guilty today to three counts of murder for driving under the influence of alcohol and killing a mother, father and their 19-year-old son on the 605 Freeway in 2017.
"As a police officer, Mr. Verduzco was aware that recklessly driving under the influence of alcohol at 150 miles per hour was extremely dangerous to human life and could result in the death of innocent victims, as it tragically did in this case,†District Attorney Hochman said. "Oscar Davila, a beloved student at UC Riverside, was just 19 years old, and his life and his parents' lives were senselessly taken in an instant. My support and sympathy go out to the Davila family's loved ones, including Oscar's four surviving siblings. I thank Deputy District Attorney Kaveh Faturechi of our office's Justice System Integrity Division for vigorously seeking justice in this case.â€
Edgar Verduzco (dob 10/27/90) of Santa Ana pleaded guilty today in case BA467321 to three counts of murder, one count of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, and one count of driving with a .08 percent blood alcohol content causing injury.
Sentencing is set for July 11 in Department 120 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. Verduzco faces three concurrent terms of 15 years to life in state prison for murder and one concurrent term of three years in state prison for driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury.
On Sept. 26, 2017, Verduzco, an off-duty LAPD police officer, drove 150 miles per hour while under the influence of alcohol and struck two vehicles on the 605 Freeway. One of the cars hit a center divider and burst into flames, killing three family members: Maribel Davila, Mario Davila, and their 19-year-old son, Oscar Davila. The driver of the other vehicle, a mother with a baby in a car seat, suffered minor injuries.
The case was prosecuted by
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In California, it's illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit. The legal BAC for general drivers is 0.08%, while it's 0.01% for those under 21 and 0.04% for commercial drivers. Penalties for a DUI in California can include fines, jail time, license suspension, and mandatory DUI education programs.
Key aspects of California's DUI laws:
BAC Limits:
General Drivers: 0.08% BAC or higher.
Commercial Drivers: 0.04% BAC or higher.
Underage Drivers (Under 21): 0.01% BAC or higher.
DUI Probation: 0.01% BAC or higher.
Under the Influence:
It's illegal to drive if your ability to operate a vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both, regardless of BAC levels.
Implied Consent:
In California, drivers are deemed to have given their implied consent to a breath, blood, or urine test if a law enforcement officer suspects them of driving under the influence.
Refusal to Test:
Refusing to take a chemical test can lead to a suspension of your driving privileges, according to the California DMV.
Penalties:
FindLaw explains that penalties for DUI in California include fines, jail time, license suspension, and mandatory DUI education programs.
Aggravating Factors:
Factors like having a high BAC, having minors in the vehicle, or causing injury can increase penalties, says Rubin Law Office.
Section 9: Alcohol and Drugs - California DMV
California DMV
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Former Los Angeles police officer Edgar Verduzco. was charged with three counts of murder for driving while drunk (SUI) and causing an accident that killed three people (mother, father and 19-year old son) in 2016.
"I cannot tell you how angry and disappointed I am that a Los Angeles police officer would disregard the law and cause an accident with such awful, awful consequences,†then-LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said at the time of his arrest.
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Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that former Los Angeles Police Department officer Edgar Verduzco, 34, pleaded guilty today to three counts of murder for driving under the influence of alcohol and killing a mother, father and their 19-year-old son on the 605 Freeway in 2017.
"As a police officer, Mr. Verduzco was aware that recklessly driving under the influence of alcohol at 150 miles per hour was extremely dangerous to human life and could result in the death of innocent victims, as it tragically did in this case,†District Attorney Hochman said. "Oscar Davila, a beloved student at UC Riverside, was just 19 years old, and his life and his parents' lives were senselessly taken in an instant. My support and sympathy go out to the Davila family's loved ones, including Oscar's four surviving siblings. I thank Deputy District Attorney Kaveh Faturechi of our office's Justice System Integrity Division for vigorously seeking justice in this case.â€
Edgar Verduzco (dob 10/27/90) of Santa Ana pleaded guilty today in case BA467321 to three counts of murder, one count of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, and one count of driving with a .08 percent blood alcohol content causing injury.
Sentencing is set for July 11 in Department 120 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. Verduzco faces three concurrent terms of 15 years to life in state prison for murder and one concurrent term of three years in state prison for driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury.
On Sept. 26, 2017, Verduzco, an off-duty LAPD police officer, drove 150 miles per hour while under the influence of alcohol and struck two vehicles on the 605 Freeway. One of the cars hit a center divider and burst into flames, killing three family members: Maribel Davila, Mario Davila, and their 19-year-old son, Oscar Davila. The driver of the other vehicle, a mother with a baby in a car seat, suffered minor injuries.
The case was prosecuted by
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In California, it's illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit. The legal BAC for general drivers is 0.08%, while it's 0.01% for those under 21 and 0.04% for commercial drivers. Penalties for a DUI in California can include fines, jail time, license suspension, and mandatory DUI education programs.
Key aspects of California's DUI laws:
BAC Limits:
General Drivers: 0.08% BAC or higher.
Commercial Drivers: 0.04% BAC or higher.
Underage Drivers (Under 21): 0.01% BAC or higher.
DUI Probation: 0.01% BAC or higher.
Under the Influence:
It's illegal to drive if your ability to operate a vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both, regardless of BAC levels.
Implied Consent:
In California, drivers are deemed to have given their implied consent to a breath, blood, or urine test if a law enforcement officer suspects them of driving under the influence.
Refusal to Test:
Refusing to take a chemical test can lead to a suspension of your driving privileges, according to the California DMV.
Penalties:
FindLaw explains that penalties for DUI in California include fines, jail time, license suspension, and mandatory DUI education programs.
Aggravating Factors:
Factors like having a high BAC, having minors in the vehicle, or causing injury can increase penalties, says Rubin Law Office.
Section 9: Alcohol and Drugs - California DMV
California DMV
Generative AI is experimental.
Outcome:
Defendant elected to plead guilty and may be sentenced to 15 year on each county, which will run concurrently.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of The People of the State of California v. Edgar Verduzco?
The outcome was: Defendant elected to plead guilty and may be sentenced to 15 year on each county, which will run concurrently.
Which court heard The People of the State of California v. Edgar Verduzco?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California, CA.
Who were the attorneys in The People of the State of California v. Edgar Verduzco?
Plaintiff's attorney: Los Angeles County, California District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Los Angeles Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was The People of the State of California v. Edgar Verduzco decided?
This case was decided on April 11, 2025.