A Miami man suspected of DUI manslaughter is also wanted in the State of Maryland. This week officers arrested the defendant, 31-year old Robert Jones, for allegedly driving drunk and killing a motorcyclist. Jones took his step daughter to school when hit the motorcyclist victim, 43-year old Eric Maron. He dragged Maron for 180 feet before stopping.
Jones attempted to flee the scene of the crash, but deputies caught up to him. He submitted a breath sample to deputies and blew .236. This amount is almost three times the Florida legal limit for alcohol consumption of .08. Officers charged Jones with two counts of DUI manslaughter and nine traffic violations.
In addition to the most recent Miami DUI case, Jones is wanted in Maryland in connection with another crime of driving under the influence. He violated probation by failing to appear at a hearing in connection to leaving the scene of an accident with injuries. The State of Maryland suspended Jones' license. However, Jones successfully applied for and received a Florida only driver's license. This type of Florida driver's license is normally reserved for snowbirds who wish to keep their primary residence up north due to insurance reasons.
The Department of Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety issued a statement that Jones possessed a valid Delaware license at the time of his application. Jones faces serious criminal charges. He has not posted the $80,000 bond and is currently being held inside the Broward County Jail.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a Miami alcohol related crime, contact a knowledgeable attorney for help with your case. You do not have to fight the State alone. The attorneys at Musca Law have over 100 years of combined legal experience with proven successful results.
