Leven man admitted to being more than seven times over the drink-drive limit

James Moodie, of Balcurvie, Leven, appeared before Sheriff Jamie Gilchrist at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.

Moodie (44) admitted that on March 14 at Sandybrae Service Station in Kennoway he drove a vehicle after consuming alcohol, more than seven times the drink-drive limit.

Moodie admitted being more than seven times over the drink-drive limit. Picture: Donald MacLeod/TSPLplaceholder image
Moodie admitted being more than seven times over the drink-drive limit. Picture: Donald MacLeod/TSPL

Moodie was found to have 156 microgrammes of alcohol in his breath. The legal limit is 22.

Sheriff Gilchrist called for background reports and disqualified Moodie from driving. He is due back in court for sentencing on November 17.

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