The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
On the afternoon of September 5, a 38-year-old woman from Coconut Creek was driving in Boynton Beach with her 11-year-old daughter in the car. As she made a left turn, she reportedly slammed into a Palm Beach County school bus. The driver was the only person on board, and it was reported that the vehicles were damaged, but no one was injured. Several motorists around the scene allegedly saw the accident as it occurred, and the authorities were notified.
Officers from the Boynton Beach Police Department responded to the scene to investigate and spoke with individuals who identified themselves as witnesses. They each reported that they noticed the woman’s car was swerving between the lanes and then saw her crash into the bus after making a sharp left turn. When the police talked to the alleged victim, they reported that she was unable to stand up straight. They believed it was an indication that she was intoxicated, despite having just been in an accident.
When asked, she told the officers she did not have anything to drink. She initially reportedly agreed to take a roadside sobriety test, but the police noted that she ran into the road instead of performing the exercises. They also noted that she was crying, and her mood appeared unstable.
The woman, who reportedly bit one of the officers as she was taken into custody, was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail. She is facing preliminary charges of one count of DUI causing property damage, one count of DUI while driving with a person under the age of 18 in the vehicle, and a charge for refusing to accept or sign a citation. According to facility records, she was released the following morning after posting a $2,500 bond.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a DUI offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.