Cricket star David Warner has been charged with mid-range drink driving after allegedly recording a blood alcohol reading more than double the legal limit. The 39-year-old was stopped by police in Sydney's east on 5 April and later recorded 0.104 at Maroubra Police Station.
Warner's lawyer, Bobby Hill, described his client's actions as 'foolish' and 'reckless', stating that the batter had consumed three glasses of wine at a friend's apartment before deciding to drive. 'He knows what he did was wrong,' Hill said outside Waverley Local Court, where the matter was briefly mentioned on Thursday.
Hill indicated that Warner intends to plead guilty at a later date, adding that the former Australian Test opener is remorseful and expects to be punished like any other citizen. 'This case is a reminder about the dangers of self-assessments,' Hill noted.
Cricket NSW chief executive Lee Germon expressed concern over the allegations, reaffirming the organisation's strong stance against drink driving. Warner, who currently captains Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash, was arrested during a break from the Pakistan Super League, where he captained Karachi Kings.
