Disqualified driver caught twice the drink-drive limit in Southsea to face magistrates for sentencing

A DISQUALIFIED driver caught drunk behind the wheel is due to be sentenced for her crimes.
By Tom Cotterill
Published 26th May 2022, 13:46 BST
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Dangerous Fatema Mawji was found to be almost twice the drink-drive limit after being stopped near her home in Hampshire Terrace, Southsea, on March 23 of this year.

Testing by police revealed the 24-year-old had 66 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeded the legal limit of 35 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath.

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The Ford Fiesta she was driving was also not insured and Mawji was found to be driving the vehicle while disqualified.

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Picture: Chris MoorhousePortsmouth Magistrates' Court. Picture: Chris Moorhouse
Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Following her arrest, she later admitted three offences – driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and drink-driving – during a hearing at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on April 21.

The 24-year-old’s hearing was adjourned for presentencing reports to be carried out.

Mawji will appear back at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court tomorrow morning (May 27) where she will be sentenced.