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Connor Wood Completes DUI Probation Terms

The former Dancing with the Stars competitor's 2024 Manhattan Beach DUI case surfaced during the Season 35 competition.

Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Surfing

Connor Wood Completes DUI Probation Terms

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Connor Wood was pulled over on August 9, 2024 in Manhattan Beach, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence. Authorities claim he was driving with a blood alcohol level above 0.20%, and he entered a no contest plea in April 2025.

Why it matters

The case drew attention while Wood was competing on Dancing with the Stars, showing how past legal matters can resurface during public-facing events. Wood has now completed all probation terms, which is expected to lead to early termination of probation and expungement.

Court records list an alleged blood alcohol level above 0.20% and three years of summary probation. Expungement is expected but has not yet been formally granted.

The players

Connor Wood

Connor Wood is a dancer and former competitor on the reality television series Dancing with the Stars.

The details

Wood was ordered to pay court fines and fees and to complete a MADD Victim Impact Program and a licensed DUI education program. He finished the education program in July 2025 and has since completed all terms of his probation.

Timeline

  1. August 9, 2024: Wood was pulled over around 2 AM in Manhattan Beach, California.

  2. March 2025: Wood was charged in the case.

  3. April 2025: Wood pleaded no contest and was placed on three years of summary probation.

  4. July 2025: Wood completed the DUI education program.

  5. November 13, 2026: The DUI case surfaced during his Dancing with the Stars competition.

Roadmap

California's DUI framework, which pairs probation with mandatory education programs and allows expungement after successful completion, governs how cases like Wood's conclude. His case follows that standard sequence, with expungement the expected final step.

The case shows that expungement after completed probation can clear a DUI record, which matters for anyone facing similar charges. For public figures, past legal matters can surface unexpectedly during televised events.

The takeaway

Completing every probation term, including education programs and fines, is the key step toward expungement after a DUI conviction. Anyone facing a similar case should confirm their local court's expungement process early.

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Source note: This article includes information reported by TMZ.

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