A former Dubbo resident who refused to undergo a breath test and drove a Nissan Narvara into a security guard has been spared time behind bars. Wellington man James Mitchell Pomfret was fined $450 and disqualified from driving for six months when he appeared before Dubbo Local Court magistrate Theresa Hamilton on Wednesday. READ FULL STORY: Dubbo police cop it from thirsty drunk bloke The 28-year-old was also slapped with an eight-month intensive corrections order, which is a term of imprisonment served in the community. Pomfret pleaded guilty to negligent driving and refusing a breath test. He was convicted of both offences. READ ALSO: Pool fracas gets personal after former manager posts Facebook rant Court documents revealed Pomfret appeared heavily intoxicated when he got behind the wheel of a Nissan Navara and had a minor collision with a security guard near the Pastoral Hotel in the early hours of August 31. READ ALSO: Hospital visitors asked to steer clear of dialysis patients' car parks He was arrested by police but refused to undergo a breath test and demanded he be given painkillers and water. In court, Pomfret's legal representative said her client was hardworking and well regarded in the community.
CONVICTED: The man demanded he be given painkillers and water. Photo: FILE
A former Dubbo resident who refused to undergo a breath test and drove a Nissan Narvara into a security guard has been spared time behind bars.
Wellington man James Mitchell Pomfret was fined $450 and disqualified from driving for six months when he appeared before Dubbo Local Court magistrate Theresa Hamilton on Wednesday.
Court documents revealed Pomfret appeared heavily intoxicated when he got behind the wheel of a Nissan Navara and had a minor collision with a security guard near the Pastoral Hotel in the early hours of August 31.
