Woman faces charges after M1 incident. Police advised her to seek help for alcohol issues. She also got a fine and lost her license.
Police noticed her car swerving early in January and signaled for her to stop safely. Dawson smelled of alcohol and slurred words. An initial breath test showed a high alcohol level.
She then got arrested for not providing a sample. Dawson’s lawyer said she had no prior criminal record. He explained she faced personal hardships last year, including a difficult divorce.
She became homeless and struggled to find housing. Her children live with their father now. Dawson now lives with her mother in Antrim.
The lawyer stated she started drinking after her marriage ended and police advised her to seek medical help. She then contacted a doctor for help.
The judge said Dawson seemed very intoxicated that night, and her driving was clearly bad. She lost her license for eighteen months. Completing a drink-driving course can reduce this ban time. She also received a £200 fine, plus she must pay a £15 offender’s levy.
