Boozy Chesterfield man refused breath test while riding moped unlicensed

A Chesterfield man riding a moped unlicensed while carrying a passenger with no helmet and “clearly under the influence of alcohol” refused police a breath sample.
By Ben McVay
Published 8th Jul 2021, 09:33 BST
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Jake Fox, 27, told town magistrates he had lost his job the same day, adding “it was stupid what I did and I regret it”.

Chesterfield Magistrates Court heard how on June 23 following police saw Fox’s passenger “jump” off his moped on High Street, New Whittington.

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Boozy Fox - driving with a provisional licence - then refused officers a breath sample.

Jake Fox, 27, told town magistrates he had lost his job the same day, adding “it was stupid what I did and I regret itJake Fox, 27, told town magistrates he had lost his job the same day, adding “it was stupid what I did and I regret it
Jake Fox, 27, told town magistrates he had lost his job the same day, adding “it was stupid what I did and I regret it
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The defendant, who had no legal representation, told magistrates: “I know what I’ve done is wrong - which is why I didn’t want to waste anyone’s time with a solicitor.”

Fox, of Shaw Street, Whittington Moor, admitted failing to provide a specimen, driving uninsured and without a licence.

He was banned from driving for 20 months and handed a 12-month community order with 80 hours unpaid work, court costs of £85 and a £95 victim surcharge.

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