Just when you think you’ve heard everything when it comes to DUI arrests, someone from Florida has to go and do something like this. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, a 48-year-old man chugged a beer during his DUI traffic stop.
According to the police report, authorities attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Daryl Royal Riedel last week. When the officer stepped out of his vehicle, Riedel hit the gas and attempted to flee, later saying that he was scared. The deputy pursued, and Riedel stopped his car a little while later. Before the deputy could approach the vehicle, Riedel reportedly open his door, exited his vehicle, and chugged a beer that he was holding.
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That was the icing on the cake for officers, who placed Riedel under arrest. He was formally charged with felony DUI, fleeing from a deputy, driving with a suspended license and failing to submit to a breath test. This is nothing new for Riedel, who has three prior convictions for DUI, and had a fourth charge pending from last year. The latest slew of charges mean he’ll almost certainly end up spending some time in jail, and he has a long road ahead of him if he wants to get his license reinstated.
Riedel is currently being held in jail without bond, and records don’t indicate that he has hired legal counsel.
If you’re going out to have a few drinks, make sure you make better decisions than Riedel. Aside from ending up in legal trouble, you can hurt or kill yourself or others, so make the smart decision and drive sober. If you end up in trouble, make sure your first call is to the lawyers at Appelman Law Firm. We work around the clock to secure your release from jail and help you beat any potential charges. To set up a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers, give us a call at (952) 224-2277 today.
