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Man jailed for repeated drink driving in the Bay

October 29, 2025 6:50 am in by
Image: Darren Cutrupi

A man has been jailed for 14 months after fronting court on his fifth, sixth and seventh drink driving offences.

62-year-old Andrew Hammond pleaded guilty to range of driving offences including driving while suspended from previous offences.

His lawyer, Samantha Henry asked the court for a Community or Intensive Corrections Order to which the Magistrate Brian van Zuylen replied he’s looking at jail.

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“There is no other alternative to a full term of imprisonment. There has to be a prison sentence,” he said.

He’ll be eligible for parole in eight months.

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