A 10-time drink-driver has been labelled ``a deadly risk on the road'' during a bid to have his jail term cut. While the argument found some favour with Justice Davidson, he said the starting point taken by Judge Flatley was ``light''. ``It strikes me Mr Burdon is protected at work but does not protect the public outside it,'' Justice Davidson said. He had also been convicted twice of careless driving, Mr Smith said. Justice Davidson reserved his decision.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 11, 2017 16:18 UTC