Seth Samuel Castillo, a 27-year-old Phoenix police officer, will need to have a Phoenix DUI attorney by his side in the courtroom, since he was recently charged with driving under the influence and failing to obey a police officer.
The Arizona Republic reports that the charges against Mr. Castillo stem from an incident last January in which the off-duty officer was found unconscious in his Jeep by a Gilbert police officer. The Gilbert police officer then struck Mr. Castillo with a Taser gun after he was reportedly being uncooperative.
"I immediately became fearful for my safety, and I believed the subject might be trying to access a weapon," the officer wrote in a statement. "I deployed my Taser."
After the suspect fell to the ground, he told the Gilbert officer that he was an off-duty Phoenix police officer. Lab results later showed that Mr. Castillo had a blood-alcohol level of .173 percent, which is over twice the legal limit of .08 percent in Arizona. Criminal and internal investigations remain ongoing with Mr. Castillo's case.
Phoenix police Sgt. Tommy Thompson told the Arizona Republic that Mr. Castillo is still on active duty with the Phoenix Police Department. Mr. Castillo admitted to a different Gilbert police officer that he had consumed two 24-ounce beers and took a dose of the prescription drug Ritalin the night of his arrest. Aren't police officers supposed to set a good example for the general public? If convicted of the charges, the officer could face jail time or probation.
Related Resources:
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Comparing State DUI Laws (FindLaw)
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Drunk Driving FAQ (FindLaw)
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Phoenix DUI Attorney Directory (FindLaw)
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