Magistrate says Defendant has “much to offer in New Zealand.”

Bui Vuminhthong, 29, faced deportation after blowing 491 micrograms in a breath alcohol test in Ashburton while on a visa, seeking a discharge without conviction, though police opposed the application. Magistrate Robati discharged Vuminhthong, noting his good character, while other offenders faced fines and driving disqualifications ranging from six months to a year for drink driving offenses committed in Canterbury.

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