NAMED: Drink and drug drivers sentenced in Bowen this week
Representing himself after pleading guilty to one count of drug-driving on a learner, probationary or provisional licence, Ponturo told the court he had secured a new roofing job in Rockhampton and had not touched meth since December. Magistrate James Morton warned Ponturo he was considering sending him to jail. Mr Morton said a fine would send the wrong message given his history and probation was more suited to younger offenders. "It's never a good thing to send someone to jail, especially not a mature age man who's trying to struggle and get by in life," Mr Morton said. "You go to ...
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