Jersey defence lawyer jailed for seven months for multiple driving offences
David Steenson, 57, admitted failing to stop after an accident, drink-driving and two counts of dangerous driving.
Jersey Magistrate's Court heard how, on 16 May 2015, police were called to St John, where a white Mini Cooper had been struck by Steenson's vehicle, which had then driven away - and was later found more than a mile up the road.
Police had been able to follow marks left by a damaged wheel on Steenson's Jaguar which had grinded with the tarmac.
Steenson claims he thought he had hit a curb or a wall.
An alcohol breath test showed he had 82 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - which is more than double the legal limit (35mg).
It's the second time that the criminal advocate has appeared at the Magistrate's Court in the last 12 months.
In December, he was sentenced to 130 hours of community service and forced to pay £2,419.55 of compensation after pleading guilty to attacking a taxi driver whilst drunk.
He was also suspended from practicing law in the island for three months.
There were two people in the Mini Cooper at the time of the crash, and the driver suffered whiplash, experienced sleeping issues and had to take time off of work. The defence confirmed that Steenson had consumed wine while meeting someone to discuss a legal matter before the collision.
They stressed that he has apologised to the owner of the other vehicle and now recognises the risk alcohol can pose.
Steenson claims to have experienced a drinking problem and has since sought professional help.
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