Rhys Watson was three times the legal drink drive limit when cops found him 'slumped' in his car in on May 18.
A young Barrhead man was found by police sleeping in his car alongside open cans of booze after a night at his local bowling club.
When cops spoke to sozzled Watson, he was unsteady on his feet, reeking of booze and had slurred speech.Procurator fiscal depute Ashleigh Pollock told Paisley Sheriff Court: “Around 5.40am, police were tasked to attend Victoria Road in Barrhead. The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.
“Officers noted the accused was unsteady on his feet, there was a strong smell of alcohol coming from him and that his speech was slurred.“Watson provided a breath sample which returned a fail. Ms Galbraith explained Watson’s mental health has suffered in recent years and explained: “He will lose his employment due to the nature of the charge and that his licence is required.“On the day in question, he had been at a bowling club prior and had consumed alcohol.
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