Judge Bert Guy arrested for driving under the influence near Wacko’s strip club

Arrest of Georgia Judge Sparks Controversy

A prominent judge from Georgia has found himself in hot water after being arrested on charges of driving under the influence. This incident occurred outside Wacko’s, a strip club located in Florida.

Robert “Bert” Guy Jr., who is 48 years old, stepped down as president of the Georgia Superior Court Judges Council just days after his arrest in Jacksonville for what appears to be a fender bender.

According to reports, Guy allegedly reversed his Mercedes-Benz into a Ford F-150 in the club’s parking lot around 3 a.m. Tuesday. In an attempt to sidestep sharing information, he reportedly offered the other driver $500 and hinted at his influential position. A parking attendant later informed law enforcement that Guy seemed quite intoxicated and struggled to drive away.

Upon entering Wacko’s, Guy was placed under close supervision by the establishment’s staff. When police arrived, they noted a strong smell of alcohol, along with signs of confusion and slurred speech from Guy. It was also reported that he repeatedly claimed he didn’t possess the keys to his vehicle and refused to provide any form of identification.

Ultimately, he was arrested on multiple charges, including DUI and an additional charge for not complying with a breathalyzer test. Interestingly, the sheriff’s office opted not to release his booking photo due to his active judicial status.

Guy has since been released on $3,000 bail. Following the incident, he reported his arrest to the Judicial Qualifications Commission, which oversees judicial conduct in Georgia, and resigned from his position as the chairman of the Board of Judges.

In his statement, Guy expressed gratitude for his roles within the judicial council but mentioned that, effective immediately, he would be stepping down.

His attorney, Lester Tate, remarked to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that they view the incident as a minor parking lot accident and are optimistic about resolving the matter effectively.

Since being elected as a Superior Court judge in 2016 and officially taking the bench in 2017, Guy has presided over cases in the five-county Brunswick Judicial Circuit Court.