What is the latest on Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann's DUI case?

Mayor Teresa Heitmann has agreed to plead no contest to charges of driving under the influence, avoiding her trial that was set for February 16, 2026.

What does a no contest plea mean for Mayor Heitmann?

A no contest plea means Mayor Heitmann will accept the conviction and sentencing without admitting guilt for the DUI charges.

When was Naples Mayor Heitmann arrested for DUI?

Naples Mayor Heitmann was arrested on August 28, 2024, for driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.169.

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Naples Mayor Agrees to Plea Deal in DUI Case

15 Feb

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Summary

Mayor Teresa Heitmann will plead no contest to DUI charges.
Her trial on charges of driving with a BAC over 0.169 was scheduled.
She waived her right to appear in court for the plea.

Naples Mayor Agrees to Plea Deal in DUI Case

Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann will enter a no contest plea to charges of driving under the influence, avoiding a trial that was scheduled to commence on February 16, 2026. Heitmann's attorney filed the motion for the plea on February 13, 2026, in Collier County Court. A no contest plea signifies that the defendant accepts the conviction and sentencing without admitting guilt.

The 62-year-old mayor waived her right to be present for the plea. She faced charges stemming from an August 28, 2024, arrest by Naples police for driving with a blood-alcohol content of 0.169, significantly exceeding the legal limit. Previously, a judge denied a motion to suppress evidence in the nearly 18-month-old case, rejecting the argument that Heitmann's Miranda Rights were delayed.

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