Drunk Driver Sentenced to Community Payback and Driving Ban
Gerard Noon, 54, pleaded guilty to drink driving on Glasgow Road, Longcroft, after reaching a blood alcohol level of 250 milligrams in 100 milliliters of blood, more than five times the legal limit of 50 milligrams. The incident occurred on October 10 last year, when a member of the public witnessed Noon's vehicle driving at a slow speed, clipping a traffic island, and then another parked vehicle. The public's concerns led them to contact the police, who found Noon smelling strongly of alcohol, incoherent, and requiring assistance to stand.
Key Takeaways:
- Gerard Noon, 54, pleaded guilty to drink driving on Glasgow Road, Longcroft, after reaching a blood alcohol level of 250 milligrams in 100 milliliters of blood.
- The incident occurred on October 10 last year, when a member of the public witnessed Noon's vehicle driving at a slow speed, clipping a traffic island, and then another parked vehicle.
- Noon was found by police smelling strongly of alcohol, incoherent, and required assistance to stand.
- Mark Fallon, defence solicitor, stated that Noon had managed to stay out of trouble for 14 years prior to the incident.
- Noon has physical and mental health difficulties and is currently homeless, moving from hotel to hotel.
- Sheriff Alison Michie ordered Noon to attend mental health and alcohol counseling as part of his sentence.
- Noon was placed on a supervised community payback order for 18 months with a conduct requirement.
- He was also ordered to complete 300 hours of unpaid work within 18 months and banned from driving for 32 months.
Statistics:
- Blood alcohol level: 250 milligrams in 100 milliliters of blood
- Legal blood alcohol limit: 50 milligrams
- Age of perpetrator: 54
- Session date: Last Thursday (no specific date mentioned)
Sources:
- Falkirk Sheriff Court