Arrest during late-night drive

A man identified as Lourdes was arrested in the early hours of the morning after driving erratically. The incident took place around 1 a.m. in mid-October when police observed a vehicle swerving, using brake lights at inappropriate times, and turning off its headlights.

Driver tested positive for alcohol

The driver was found to be intoxicated and without a valid license. A breathalyzer test revealed 1.1 mg of alcohol per liter of exhaled air, equivalent to approximately 2.2 g per liter of blood, which exceeds legal limits in many jurisdictions.

Court dismisses 'dental emergency' defense

During the court hearing, the driver attempted to justify his actions by claiming a "dental emergency" involving his girlfriend. However, the court ruled that losing a dental bridge is not a medical emergency and can be treated through routine dental care.

Driver admits to endangering others

The judges questioned whether the driver's actions had endangered others, to which he admitted "yes definitely." This acknowledgment was taken into account during the sentencing process.

Prior altercation with couple

This is not the first incident involving the accused. A few weeks before the arrest, police were called to a scene where a man was being beaten by a couple. The couple was found to be drunk, and the accused claimed the fight began after an aperitif with the victim, who had an unpleasant attitude toward his girlfriend.

Accused punched victim during altercation

The accused allegedly intervened by punching the victim in the face. The case of violence is still pending, and it remains unclear whether the accused was the driver at the time of the incident.

Prior DUI incident in Pau

The accused also has a prior incident in Pau where he injured a young woman while driving under the influence of alcohol. The prosecutor emphasized the seriousness of the case, citing statistics on road accidents and the role of alcohol in such incidents.

Court imposes multiple penalties

The court sentenced the driver to eight months in prison, revoked two months of provisional suspension, confiscated the vehicle, and mandated the use of an anti-start breathalyzer device for one year.