Chesterfield driver caught leaving pub more than twice over the limit

Police caught a Chesterfield motorist leaving the pub in his car while more than twice over the drink drive limit, a court heard.
By Ben McVay
Published 21st Jun 2022, 13:43 BST
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Daniel Nash, 40, was pulled over outside the boozer on June 4 around 7pm after a member of the public reported a black Ford Fiesta in the car park whose driver appeared “under the influence”.

Prosecutor Andrew Conboy said: “Police attended as he left the car park and he was stopped.”

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Nash provided a sample of 82 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath at the police station.

Daniel Nash, 40, was pulled over outside the boozer on June 4 around 7pmDaniel Nash, 40, was pulled over outside the boozer on June 4 around 7pm
Daniel Nash, 40, was pulled over outside the boozer on June 4 around 7pm
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Nash’s solicitor Lisa Tinsley said her client accepted he was over the limit.

She added: “He has had a stressful period and tells me his life had broken down.”

Nash, of Stanwood Drive, Walton, admitted drink driving.

A magistrate said he hoped the incident was an “isolated” one.

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The defendant was handed a 20-month driving ban, a £300 fine, £85 court costs and a £34 victim surcharge.

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