Dane Eagle's DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving

Rep. Dane Eagle's charge for driving under the influence has been dropped to a reckless driving charge.

The Cape Coral Republican was arrested in Tallahassee April 21 for driving under the influence. A police officer noted the smell of alcohol coming from Eagle's car, butEagle claimed that the smell of alcohol coming from his vehicle was the result of having people who were drunk in his car earlier in the night. He refused to submit to a sobriety test and refused to take a Breathalyzer test after his arrest.

Eagle maintained that he had not been driving under the influence the night of his arrest, but rather insisted he exercised "poor judgment."

Eagle must complete 100 hours of community service in Southwest Florida as part of his reckless driving settlement.