THESE drivers have had their cases heard in court recently.

The defendants were charged with offences including drink-driving and failing to provide a breath sample when required.

Their cases were heard at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court.

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Here’s a round-up of the cases.            

RYAN O'ROURKE, 41, of Ammanford Road in Llandybie, was more then twice the drink-drive limit whilst behind the wheel of a van.

O’Rourke was driving a Ford Transit on Tir-Y-Dail Lane in Ammanford on June 30. When breathalysed, he recorded having 80 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.

The legal limit is 35.

He pleaded guilty, and was disqualified from driving for 20 months at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on July 16.

O’Rourke must also pay a £415 fine, £85 in costs and a £166 surcharge.

EMMA WOODHAMS, 32, of Cefncrug in Saron, has been banned from driving for refusing to take a breathalyser test.

Woodhams was suspected to have been driving in Gorslas on May 18. She failed to provide a sample of breath for analysis.

The defendant pleaded guilty, and at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on July 16 was sentenced to a one-year community order.

Woodhams was ordered to complete a 12-month alcohol treatment plan, 100 hours of unpaid work, and 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

She was banned from driving for three years, and must also pay £85 in costs.  

BRYCHAN JOHN, 25, of Barry Road in Lower Brynamman, was caught drink-driving.

John was driving a Seat Leon on High Street in Ammanford on June 29. When breathalysed, the defendant recorded having 52 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.

The legal limit is 35.

John pleaded guilty at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on July 16, and was banned from driving for 15 months.

The defendant must pay a £346 fine, £85 in costs and a £138 surcharge.