A Bradenton man was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years probation for driving under the influence in Holmes Beach.
Michael Burke-Phillips pleaded no contest to possessing more than 20 grams of marijuana and guilty to the DUI — a third violation within 10 years after a prior conviction.
Twelfth Circuit Court judges heard the DUI count Aug. 9 in Sarasota County and the marijuana count Sept. 23 in Manatee County and found him guilty.
In addition to jail and probation, Judge David Denkin suspended Burke-Phillips’ driver’s license for 10 years.
Holmes Beach police arrested Burke-Phillips in January for driving impaired and possessing 68 grams of candy containing THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, after stopping the man for swerving and running a red flashing light at Manatee Avenue and Gulf Drive.
Burke-Phillips also entered an agreement with the court, outlining requirements of his probation, including treatment, court appearances, counseling, alcohol/drug tests and fee payments.
On the drug possession count, Burke-Phillips was sentenced to yearlong, concurrent probation and his driver’s license was suspended for six months. His probation includes 25 hours of community service. He must report to a probation officer by Oct. 2.
For both counts, Burke-Phillips was assessed $2,901 in fines and court costs, according to court records.
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