Renowned Artist Romero Britto Pleads No Contest to DUI
On August 26, 2009, in Miami-Dade County court, Britto, an international artist and sculptor, plead no contest to Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol. Britto was sentenced to six months probation. In addition, his license will be suspended for 6 months, he will have to pay a 1000 fine and perform 100 community service hours. Furthermore, after his license is reinstated Britto will have to use an alcohol detection device to start his vehicle for 6 months.
Britto, was arrested in March 2009 on Miami Beach for DUI. According to police, Britto was driving a black Bentley southbound on Washington Avenue in Miami Beach at around 3 a.m. Britto was swerving in and out of his lane, at one point his swerving almost caused him to crash into another vehicle. Miami Beach police, initiated a traffic stop and suspected Britto of DUI because he smelled of alcohol, had a flushed face, watery eyes and had trouble locating his paperwork.
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