Appearing at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, Robin Craig Gardner (27) admitted driving whilst over the legal limit on Sunday, July 17 in Maidens Walk.
Gardner, of Dale Court, Hexham, was disqualified from driving for a year.
This will be reduced by 12 weeks if a driving course is undertaken.
He was also fined £120, with costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £30.
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