Driver Facing Second Disqualification in 10 Years

Millicent Dooher, barrister, represented this driver who had pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving. There was an additional charge of no insurance which was withdrawn following discussions with the Prosecution. The driver faced a mandatory minimum disqualification of 36 months and up to a high level community order. The Magistrates’ accepted the mitigation as set out by Millicent and imposed a low level community order of 50 hours unpaid work, imposed a disqualification but allowed the driver to take a second drink drive rehabilitation course, meaning the disqualification term can be reduced by ¼.