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Disqualified Driver Fined After Wine-Fueled Incident

2/15/2025

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Philip Giorgi, 65, faced the music at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on February 12, admitting to driving while disqualified. Caught for erratic driving on January 16 after downing two glasses of wine, he was hit with a £321 fine and a six-month driving ban. His solicitor argued it was a genuine mix-up over disqualification dates.

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Philip Giorgi, 65, faced the music at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on February 12, admitting to driving while disqualified. Caught for erratic driving on January 16 after downing two glasses of wine, he was hit with a £321 fine and a six-month driving ban. His solicitor argued it was a genuine mix-up over disqualification dates.