Popular Miami Heat Player Charged with DUI
Miami Heat forward, Dorell Wright, was recently arrested for driving under the influence and with a suspended license. According to the arrest report, Wright was driving along South Beach on Thursday around 3:37 AM when he was pulled over. Officers reported that Wright was driving crazily, and he smelled of alcohol and had blood shot, watery eyes.
It was also reported that Wright could not provide current insurance on his vehicle, and he was driving 52 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour zone. It was a rough estimate of five hours after his prior basketball game ended when he was pulled over and arrested. Wright, 24, is the second Heat player that has been arrested for driving under influence within the past two weeks.
It is likely that Wright will receive suspension for one or two games, but the details have not been disclosed. In most situations, in Florida, if you are stopped for a DUI then the police will ask you to participate in a field sobriety test. If the driver refuses the tests, it is possible that he or she will be taken into custody. The length of the stay is usually overnight until sober, or until someone can come and pick you up.
An administrative license suspension can occur if the driver refuses to submit to a breath test. A criminal charge for a DUI involves arrest. This will usually include going to court for your arraignment, trial, disposition and sentencing. When there is no injury involved during the DUI, it is usually considered a misdemeanor.
However, if serious injury or death occurs during the DUI arrest, this can be considered a felony. The misdemeanor can likely end up with some county jail, whereas a felony can end you in state prison for more than a year. The sentencing of a DUI will determine:
• The classification of the conviction
• The length of time the license is revoked or suspended
• Whether community service is mandatory or parole is warranted
• Whether drug programs or classes are mandatory or an interlocked system is required in the vehicle
Penalties are severe for first time offenders, but second and third time DUI offenders receive the harshest punishments. If you are ever in a situation that involves the charge of a DUI, contact your local Miami DUI lawyer to assist you in all your needs.
