San Francisco, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced today that her office secured a conviction of Dale Jepsen (43), after a trial by jury for driving under the influence through the Mission District of San Francisco. Mr. Jepsen was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (VC 23152(a)) with an allegation of driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.15% (PC 23578) found true and driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or greater (VC 23152(b)) with an allegation of driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.15% (PC 23578) found true.

“I would like to thank the jury for their service in this trial,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.  “The jury’s verdict holds Mr. Jepsen accountable for driving under the influence, and sends a sobering message to drivers that there will be consequences for dangerous criminal behavior that places countless lives in danger.”

According to testimony and other evidence presented at trial, on February 25, 2025, Mr. Jepson drove recklessly through the Mission District of San Francisco. Two San Francisco police officers spotted his vehicle while on patrol near 19th Street and Capp Street at 1:12 am. They observed Mr. Jepson’s vehicle run a red light while speeding, forcing them to maneuver their patrol vehicle to avoid a collision. After performing a traffic stop, the officers conducted an initial investigation and field sobriety tests. Mr. Jepson was arrested after showing clear signs of intoxication. A subsequent blood draw showed his BAC to be 0.195%.

The case against Mr. Jepson was successfully prosecuted by Volunteer Assistant District Attorney Joel Brand, with assistance from paralegals Joshua Nickchen and Andres Hernandez-Ruano. Prosecutors were able to develop a strong case against Mr. Jepson based on the San Francisco Police Department’s investigation and the testimony of witnesses, including expert witnesses from the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

“One person in the US dies every 39 minutes as a result of drunk driving,” said Volunteer Assistant District Attorney Joel Brand. “That person is someone’s mother, father, son, or daughter. And those deaths are entirely preventable. I’d like to express my appreciation to the jury for thoughtfully considering the law, evidence, and coming to this important verdict.”

Mr. Jepson is currently out of custody. He faces up to six months in county jail for his crimes. Sentencing is scheduled for July 3, 2024.

Court Number: 24003356