L.A. DWP Workers Caught Drinking, Driving and Going to Strip Club During Work Hours

In a recent CBS news undercover investigation, DWP workers were videotaped buying beer, going to a strip club and driving under the influence while on company time.  

A former DWP employee said going to a strip club and and drinking while on company time got to be like a tradition. The former employee admitted going to the bar with other DWP employees on numerous occasions. 

The undercover investigation also causght a worker going into a liquor store on a sunny day during working hours, taking off his uniform before entering the store, buying beer, then getting back into the truck, drinking the beer (wrapping the outside of  bottle in a white napkin,) and then driving off.

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense that involves such penalties as incarceration in jail or prison, large fines, license suspension, and more. If you or someone you know has been charged with DUI, you need to get experienced advice to avoid the serious consequences connected with this offense. At Okabe & Haushalter, we can defend you against your DUI charges and guide you through each stage of the criminal process in an effort to secure the best possible case results. To learn more about our defense services, please contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney at our office today by calling 310-543-7798 to set up a consultation.