Popular YouTuber and content creator Jack Doherty was recently arrested in Miami, Florida, and charged with possession of drugs and resisting. Now, reports suggest that Doherty could face up to seven years of prison time due to his multiple charges. Before his arrest, Doherty was streaming on Parti and posted footage of a yacht.
Jack Doherty might get 7 years in jail
YouTuber Jack Doherty was arrested and charged with the following counts (via Complex):
- Possession of a controlled substance (amphetamine)
- Possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana
- Resisting arrest without violence
The first charge is considered a third-degree felony, while the other two are recognized as first-degree misdemeanors. Here are the penalties for each charge as per Florida state law:
- Third-degree felony – Up to five years in prison and a $5000 fine
- First-degree misdemeanor – Up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine.
Accordingly, if Doherty is convicted on all charges, he could face up to seven years of prison time.
Doherty was released from jail after 24 hours after posting a $3500 bond. He has since posted several videos on TikTok, highlighting his arrest and its aftermath. In some of these videos, he was seen wearing a t-shirt that had a picture of his mugshot.
In a recent interview with TMZ, Doherty called the day of his arrest “the worst day of his life.” He spoke unfavorably of the experience, revealing he was stuck with a cop in a small cell for five hours before having his mugshot and fingerprints taken. He then said he was taken to a big holding room where he spent 10 hours, but could make calls.
Doherty continued, saying he was thrown into another cell and was jolted awake from a nap by guards, who he claimed were friendly. He stressed that he planned to avoid jail time in the future, but clarified that it didn’t mean getting treatment for substance abuse.
Doherty’s arrest wasn’t his first brush with the law. Last year, after crashing his $200k McLaren while driving on a rainy highway, a police officer came to his house with a ticket, citing “wireless communication” while driving.
