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Drink-Driving Cases in Andover: Recent Hearings and Penalties

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Local newspapers have recently reported on several high-profile drink-driving cases in Andover, highlighting the serious consequences of driving under the influence. Two recent hearings at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court saw two drivers face steep fines and penalties for exceeding the legal alcohol limit. Eldon Pompey and Akeme Charles, both from military garrisons in the area, were found guilty of driving a Toyota Auris and an Audi A3, respectively, while over the drink-drive limit.

Key Takeaways:

  • Eldon Pompey, a 25-year-old driver from Swinton Barrack Block, was fined £634 for driving a grey Toyota Auris in Winchester Road, Andover, on July 12, while more than double the legal alcohol limit. He was banned from driving for 14 months, to be reduced by 14 weeks if he completes a rehabilitation course.
  • Akeme Charles, a 30-year-old driver from Tidworth Garrison, was fined £686 for driving an Audi A3 on Winchester Road, Andover, on July 12, while more than double the legal alcohol limit. He was also banned from driving for 18 months, to be reduced by 18 weeks on completion of a rehabilitation course, and received a £130 fine for using the vehicle without insurance.
  • Both drivers were found to have exceeded the legal alcohol limit, with Pompey's breath alcohol level measured at 50 microgrammes per 100 millilitres and Charles's measured at 82 microgrammes per 100 millilitres.

Statistics:

  • 50 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath is the legal limit in the UK.
  • Eldon Pompey's breath alcohol level was 50 microgrammes per 100 millilitres, exceeding the legal limit by 15 microgrammes.
  • Akeme Charles's breath alcohol level was 82 microgrammes per 100 millilitres, exceeding the legal limit by 47 microgrammes.
  • £634 and £686 were the fines imposed on Eldon Pompey and Akeme Charles, respectively.
  • 14 months and 18 months were the suspensions imposed on Eldon Pompey and Akeme Charles, respectively, for driving under the influence.

Sources:

  • Basingstoke Magistrates' Court proceedings, July 29 (multiple sources)
  • "In the Dock" section, Basingstoke Gazette
  • "Drink-driver who was banned from the road for 14 months" and "Couple died from 'catastrophic injuries' in crash after husband had medical episode" (similar case descriptions)

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