AT A HEARING at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, Charlie Petterson, a 30-year-old resident of 6c Albion House, Bush Street, received a suspended sentence for a string of driving offences committed on May 6, 2023.

Petterson, who appeared before District Judge J Layton, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including failing to stop for a constable, driving while disqualified, driving with an excess alcohol level, and driving without third-party insurance.

The court heard that Petterson was driving a Ford Transit van, with registration index YS13GFX, on High Street in Pembroke Dock when he failed to stop for a constable in uniform.

Additionally, it was revealed that Petterson was already disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence at the time of the incident.

The prosecution presented evidence that Petterson was driving under the influence of alcohol, with a breath test showing 48 micrograms of alcohol in 100 milliliters of breath, exceeding the prescribed limit.

Moreover, he was found to be driving without third-party insurance, contravening the requirements of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

During the hearing, Petterson entered guilty pleas for all the charges.

The judge took into account his guilty pleas and his realistic prospect of rehabilitation, leading to the imposition of a suspended custodial sentence.

Petterson was handed a total custodial period of 18 weeks, which has been suspended for 12 months. He will also be subject to a supervision period of 12 months.

As part of the sentence, Petterson will be subject to a four-month curfew with electronic monitoring. His curfew will be in effect daily from 20:00 to 06:00.

He is required to remain at his address at 6c Albion House during the curfew period.

Additionally, Petterson must comply with the instructions of the responsible officer and participate in rehabilitation activities for a maximum of 10 days.

The court ordered Petterson to pay a total of £239 in costs and surcharges, with the Crown Prosecution Service receiving £85 in costs and a surcharge of £154.

He was also fined £450 for driving with an excess alcohol level and received a mandatory disqualification from driving for 15 months.

This is not the first time Petterson has faced driving-related offences.

His previous offences and the seriousness of the charges contributed to the imposition of the suspended custodial sentence.

Judge Layton emphasised the importance of road safety and the need for individuals to adhere to driving laws. He warned Petterson that any breach of the suspended sentence would result in immediate imprisonment.

The next hearing for Petterson’s case is scheduled for June 20, 2023.