Calgary man pleads guilty to 4 counts of impaired driving

A repeat drunk driver with charges dating back to 2013says he's realized that what he did was wrong.

David Lakhanpleaded 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 limitsomething Judge Anne Brown cited as an aggravating factor before sentencing him.

Lakhan pleaded guilty in connection with the following incidents:

• Nov.22, 2015: Lakhanfaileda checkstop by Turner Valley RCMP
• January 2015: Officers charged Lakhan with impaired drivingafter a traffic incident at a gas station.
• February2014:Police pulled Lakhan over at a checkstop on 32nd AvenueN.E.
• August 2013: Lakhan was pulled over at Crowchild Trail and NosehillDrive. 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 andis 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 Lakhanpassed to the judge, heis 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.

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