Drink Driver Given Minimum Ban Despite Accident Causing Injury

Our driver was represented by Laura Newton in a prosecution before the Magistrates’ Court. He was charged with drink driving and had given a positive alcohol breath sample. At Court, he pleaded guilty. He was given the sentence of 12 month ban and a fine, with the option to reduce the disqualification to 9 months if he takes the Rehabilitation Course. This was a very lenient sentence given that the driver had been involved in an accident causing vehicle damage and personal injury, whilst under the influence.