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Tom recently acted on behalf of Mr C at Hertford Magistrates Court. Mr C was charged with driving a motor vehicle with excess alcohol. The level of alcohol in his breath was 104. Ordinarily, this would give rise to a period of disqualification of up to 28 months and Mr C could have expected to have received a medium level community order. The Court heard powerful mitigation and decided to disqualify Mr C for a period of 24 months, which would be reduced by a further 6 months upon successful completion of the drink drivers’ rehabilitation course. Instead of imposing a medium level community order, the Court were persuaded to impose a fine only. Obviously, Mr C was delighted with the result in the circumstances.