VICKRAM Balkissoon (no address given) appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate, Priya Sewnarine-Beharry yesterday, on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. He pleaded guilty to the offence, admitting that, on September 22, at Grove Public Road, East Bank Demerara, he drove motor vehicle PHH 4881 while being under the influence and his blood alcohol level tested at 106 micro grammes, which rendered him incapable of having control of the said vehicle.
Attorney-at-law Ms. Jaya Manickchand, for the defendant, accepted that he had a few drinks over his limit said he was sorry for what he did.
The lawyer requested that Balkissoon be fined the minimum and he was ordered to pay $7,500 with the alternative of two weeks imprisonment. (Nathalene DeFreitas)