A Bradenton man arrested for drunken driving in Holmes Beach was sentenced to six months in jail.
Douglas Pupek, 52, pleaded no contest Nov. 16 to a charge of driving under the influence with four or more prior convictions.
He also pleaded no contest to possessing less than 20 grams of marijuana, obtaining food with intent to defraud and driving on a suspended driver’s license for a second time.
Pupek was arrested April 1 after a disturbance at Mr. Bones BBQ, 3007 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, where a restaurant employee told police he failed to pay a $12 bill. A witness then snapped a photograph of Pupek as he left the restaurant on a scooter.
After his plea, 12th Circuit Judge Susan Maulucci sentenced Pupek to 36 months of probation, revoked his driving privileges and ordered Pupek to complete an advanced DUI course, a victim-impact panel and 100 hours of public service.
Maulucci impounded his vehicle for 90 days and ordered the installation of an alcohol-detection ignition device.
Pupek was credited for time served in jail after his arrest.
Costs and fines of more than $3,100 were assessed against Pupek and restitution was ordered.