SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – A Palmetto man was convicted Wednesday in Manatee County Court of his eighth DUI, the State Attorney’s Office said.
A jury found Ronald Clark Willard, 55, guilty of driving under the influence (fourth or subsequent violation); driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked (with knowledge – third or subsequent offense) based on DUI refusal with death or serious bodily injury; fleeing or attempting to elude an officer; and driving while license permanently revoked.
A sentencing date has not yet been set. He faces a possible 15 years in prison…