The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A teenage runaway in southwestern Florida is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence in a car he stole that was registered to his father.
Just after 5:00 am on June 27, a Nissan Sentra was seen in the parking lot at a McDonald’s in Cape Coral. The juvenile in the driver’s seat was believed to be a 15-year-old, and five of his friends were riding as passengers. The driver was reported as a runaway, and someone called the authorities to let them know where he was. Officers from the Cape Coral Police Department went to the location to investigate.
When they arrived, the police reported that they had spotted a vehicle matching the description of the one the individual had called about. They tried to get the driver to pull over, but he allegedly ignored the officer and continued driving until they reached the parking lot of a nearby Walgreens. The vehicle crashed into the side of the building, and the driver was identified as a teenager who had reportedly run away from home.
When they talked to the driver, the police noted that he showed several indicators of intoxication, and they found multiple containers of alcohol in the car. The results of the juvenile BAC test were reported as 0.131.
The teen was taken into custody. He is facing multiple preliminary charges, including two counts of DUI with property damage or injury, one count of grand theft of a motor vehicle, one count of DUI with a person under 18 in the vehicle, one count of fleeing/eluding law enforcement with lights and siren activated, and a charge for operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license. His father reported that he also plans to press charges against his son for motor vehicle theft.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a criminal offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.