The highly unconventional step came at the request of Judge Michael Turner who took the defendant's guilty plea last year. Upon hearing Grant had musical talent, he suggested the teen write a score about his experiences. Judge Turner said the defendant had completed it with distinction and he hoped the song would be used as “a theme tune” for the programme. While Judge Turner raved about Grant's music, he was not impressed by his conduct that night. Judge Turner said he could not remember the last time he had granted such an application for a drink-driver.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 11, 2020 21:45 UTC