San Francisco has handed down a stern verdict on impaired driving with the conviction of Briana Ross, 36, for a DUI episode dating back to 2020. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins conveyed that the San Francisco jury found Ross guilty of operating a vehicle while over the legal alcohol limit. According to an announcement from the District Attorney's office, Ross was hit with two charges: one for driving under the influence (VC 23152(a)) and another for driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding 0.08% (VC 23152(b)).
Historical run-ins with the law for similar offenses compounded the case, with the court acknowledging past convictions of DUI and wet reckless driving for Ross. At roughly 2:20 AM on April 13, 2020, California Highway Patrol officers flagged her on eastbound I-80 near the Fourth Street exit. "Driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances is dangerous and puts countless lives at risk,” Jenkins stated following the jury’s decision. This conviction indicates that such behavior will meet full accountability in the community.
The troubling scene unfolded when CHP officers approached Ross, who had parked on the highway shoulder with her hazards blinking in the dead of night. The subsequent investigation revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.14%, nearly double the legal threshold. Assistant District Attorney Rachel Flaherman led the charge on court proceedings, backed by a team from the District Attorney’s office. Flaherman praised the jury after their deliberations, noting, “the verdict shows that roadway safety matters to the people of San Francisco.”
Ross, who remains out of custody until a January 3, 2024, sentencing hearing, is facing potential time behind bars. A year in County Jail looms over her impending sentencing.
