A Florida Highway Patrol trooper arrested Alec Davis, 31, of Bradenton, Jan. 18 on a second-degree misdemeanor charge for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
He also was charged with a first-degree misdemeanor for refusing to submit to DUI testing.
A Holmes Beach police officer stopped Davis in the 5200 block of Gulf Drive for allegedly driving without lights at 12:12 a.m. and determined Davis showed signs of intoxication.
Davis told the officer that he was coming from a local bar and admitted to drinking alcohol before driving, according to a police report.
A DUI traffic officer with the Florida Highway Patrol was called to investigate and had Davis perform field sobriety exercises, which he failed.
Davis was arrested for DUI and cited for driving with no lights at night and lacking proof of insurance.
Davis was taken to the Manatee County jail, where he was released Jan. 19 after posting $650 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a first-degree misdemeanor charge includes up to one year in jail, one year of probation and a fine of up to $1,000.
Punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor charge includes up to 60 days in jail, six months of probation and a fine of up to $500.
As of Jan. 22, a court appearance was not scheduled.