CHARGES: More Than Three Times Legal Limit, Careless Driving.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The woman accused of driving her jeep into a lake in Woodfield Country Club Sunday night appears to be set to fight the DUI and careless driving charges filed against her. This despite the photo above that witnesses say shows her jeep in the very lake she’s accused of driving into.
An attorney for Marissa Leah Katz filed a notice with the court that she intends to “avail” herself of the discovery process provided by the Florida rules of criminal procedure. That’s her right. But photos of Katz’s vehicle in the water — witnesses saying they watched her walk out of the water — and a police report saying she was more than three times the legal limit may create a challenge for Katz’s attorney.
From our original reporting earlier this week: “Marissa Katz, 45, was charged with driving under the influence after police responded to the scene at 5600 NW 55th Diagonal just before 7 p.m. A witness told officers that a white Jeep approached the intersection at a high rate of speed, failed to slow down, jumped the curb, and plunged into the water. Katz was observed exiting the partially submerged vehicle shortly after the crash. The address is inside Woodfield Country Club.
When officers made contact with Katz near the curb, they noted her eyes were red and glassy and she emitted a strong odor of alcohol. According to the arrest report, Katz displayed a “demanding” demeanor and repeatedly stated she just wanted to go home. She agreed to perform field sobriety exercises but reportedly struggled significantly, swaying during instructions and failing to touch her finger to her nose on multiple attempts.
Katz informed officers she was taking prescription medication for anxiety but confirmed she had no physical injuries or defects that would prevent her from performing the tests.Katz was placed under arrest and transported to the Boca Raton Police Department for breath testing, where she allegedly provided samples registering .288 and 297. These results are more than three and a half times the legal limit of .08 in Florida. Following the breath test, Katz reportedly refused to answer further questions without an attorney present.”
A hearing is now set for February 6th.
