Calgary man pleads guilty to 4 counts of impaired driving
David Lakhan had previously sought addiction treatment
A repeat drunk driver with charges dating back to 2013 says he's realized that what he did was wrong.
David Lakhan pleaded guilty on Monday in a Calgary courthouse to four out of five counts of impaired driving.
In one case, Lakhan's blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit — something Judge Anne Brown cited as an aggravating factor before sentencing him.
Lakhan pleaded guilty in connection with the following incidents:
- Nov. 22, 2015: Lakhan failed a checkstop by Turner Valley RCMP
- January 2015: Officers charged Lakhan with impaired driving after a traffic incident at a gas station.
- February 2014: Police pulled Lakhan over at a checkstop on 32nd Avenue N.E.
- August 2013: Lakhan was pulled over at Crowchild Trail and Nosehill Drive. His blood alcohol level was above the legal limit.
Impaired driving charges carry a minimum 120-day sentence.
The Crown had asked for 480 days in prison, as well as an eight-year driving ban.
After credit for time served, Lakhan now faces 90 days in jail to be served on weekends. He cannot drive, is banned from possessing intoxicating substances and is banned from visiting alcohol-related businesses.
During the week, Lakhan has a curfew and must be at home between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The eight-year driving ban will also commence once his jail sentence is complete.
According to a statement Lakhan passed to the judge, he is now sober.
Lakhan had previously sought treatment for his addiction through the Salvation Army but relapsed. In his note to the court, he said he will now focus on his family and work.
Lakhan still faces a fifth impaired driving charge.
With files from Dave Gilson