Man refused to give specimen to police
Paul Kevin Canavan (38), of Hollow Mills Grange, Dungannon, was also fined £175 with a £15 offender levy for failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
District Judge Michael Ranaghan certified Canavan for the drink driving rehabilitation course which, if successfully completed, will entitle him to a reduction in his period of disqualification.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdProsecution counsel told Dungannon Magistrates Court on Wednesday that police on mobile patrol on the night of June 20 observed a car cutting the kerb at Donaghmore Road.
He said police spoke to the driver and noticed a smell of intoxicating liquor and that his speech was slurred.
Counsel said Canavan failed to provide a preliminary sample and was taken into custody.
The lawyer said despite several requests the defendant again refused to give a specimen and made no reply during interview.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdA defence lawyer said Canavan had been at his sister’s house drinking and when he could not get a lift decided to drive home.
He said the defendant knew he was over the limit and he foolishly thought that he was going to get somewhere by not providing a specimen.
The lawyer added that Canavan is a father-of-five and also working part time as a delivery driver and the loss of his licence will cause the family problems.