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73-year-old P.E.I. drunk driver sentenced to 18 days in jail

A P.E.I. man who was caught driving drunk with a blood alcohol level about twice the legal limit was sentenced recently to 18 days in jail.

SaltWire Network | Posted: Oct. 11, 2017, midnight | Updated: Oct. 13, 2017, 2:39 p.m. | 1 Min Read
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Rudolph Howard Fouchere, 73, appeared before Chief Judge Nancy Orr in provincial court in Charlottetown where he pleaded guilty to failing the breathalyzer.

Fouchere had a previous drunk driving conviction.

Along with the jail time, Fouchere must pay a $1,000 fine and $300 victim surcharge.

He is banned from driving for one year

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