David Warner (IANS photo) Former Australian opener David Warner will “accept responsibility” for his alleged drink-driving offence, with his lawyer describing the incident as a “reckless” and “stupid” mistake during a court hearing in Sydney on Thursday.The 39-year-old cricketer, one of Australia’s most iconic sporting figures, is facing a drink-driving charge after he allegedly tested more than twice the legal alcohol limit during a roadside breath test in April.According to court documents, Warner was allegedly driving a van in Sydney’s eastern suburbs when he stopped for a random breathalyzer test before being stopped by police, arrested and taken to a police station.
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According to Hill, Warner’s last drink was consumed just 11 minutes before he was pulled over by police.The lawyer went on to say that the former Australian thug has remorse and expects to face consequences like any other citizen.“The cricket star is remorseful and will ask for leniency but expects to be punished like any other NSW citizen,” Hill explained.Warner’s matter has now been adjourned until June 24.
