Drink-driving midwife had gin and tonic in her car – The Guardian

Posted May 1st, 2012 in alcohol abuse, driving licences, drunk in charge, midwives, news by sally

“A midwife who was caught drink-driving with a bottle of gin, tonic water and slices of lemon in her car has been banned from the road for three years.”

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The Guardian, 1st May 2012

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Man jailed over police chase in stolen ambulance – The Guardian

Posted January 24th, 2012 in drunk in charge, insurance, news, sentencing, theft by sally

“A man who led police on a high-speed chase after stealing an ambulance response car to get home after a New Year’s Eve party has been jailed for nine months.”

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The Guardian, 24th January 2012

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City lawyer jailed for drink-driving – The Guardian

Posted January 23rd, 2012 in drunk in charge, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by sally

“A City lawyer who claimed he was the victim of a kidnap to avoid being arrested for drink-driving has been jailed, Sussex police said.”

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The Guardian, 20th January 2012

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Ban for 1am drink-drive Cardiff milkman Brian Gallagher – BBC News

Posted June 20th, 2011 in drunk in charge, news, sentencing by sally

“A drink-driving milkman arrested while in his float on an early morning round has been banned for 18 months.”

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BBC News, 20th June 2011

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Drink-drive charge judge resigns – BBC News

Posted September 23rd, 2009 in drunk in charge, judges, news by sally

“A judge who was arrested for allegedly being drunk in charge of a car while on bail for a similar offence has resigned, the Ministry of Justice said.”

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BBC News, 23rd September 2009

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Victorian law catches drinker on mobility scooter – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 13th, 2009 in disabled persons, drunk in charge, news by sally

“Peter Bright from Norfolk has been convicted of driving his mobility scooter over the drink-drive limit under an historic Victorian law dating back almost 140 years.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2009

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