Mansfield man caught drunk behind the wheel after colliding with female motorist in Ashfield
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John Gilbert Carlisle appeared before Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday, January 26 where he admitted driving with excess alcohol.
When tested, the 59-year-old, of Thorney Court, Mansfield, blew 72mg of alcohol to 100ml of breath, when the legal limit is 35mg.
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Hide AdThe court heard that Carlisle collided with another vehicle at the junction of Derby Road and Shoulder of Mutton Hill, Kirkby, on June 12 last year.
Prosecuting, Daniel Pietryka told the court: “It was around 6.20pm and there was an accident involving two vehicles. One of the drivers maintained that the other vehicle was in the wrong and had been travelling at speed.
“He told police that he’s had an argument with his partner.”
Mitigating, Neil Turner said: “They were going through a particularly hard time - they had both last a parent and had just discovered his father had been diagnosed with lung cancer, and he went for a drive to clear his head.
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Hide Ad“He was deeply concerned for the welfare of the injured lady in the other vehicle.”
Carlisle was banned from driving for 18 months and was given a 12-month community order to include 70 hours of unpaid work. He must also pay £85 in prosecution costs and a £95 victim surcharge.
Sentencing, District Judge Leo Pyle told him: “The fact of the matter is that you can’t control your car if you’ve been drinking alcohol. It could have been far graver and it’s lucky that the other driver wasn’t more seriously injured.”