A woman had consumed so much drink and drugs that she was drooling when police caught her behind the wheel of a car.
Karen Robertson, known as Morgan, could barely open her eyes and was slurring when officers found her on George Street.
Aberdeen Sheriff Court was told at around 8.45am on July 24 police noticed a black Vauxhall Zafira “causing an obstruction” on the city centre street.
On closer inspection, officers found a clearly intoxicated Morgan, 34, attempting to start the engine.
Fiscal depute Kirsty Martin said: “The accused was seated in the driver’s seat, in possession of the keys, turning in the ignition, attempting to start the vehicle.
Accused ‘stated she had consumed drugs and alcohol’
“Officers noted she had half-shut eyes, was drooling slightly and her speech was slurred.
“When asked to exit the vehicle, she was unsteady on her feet and had to be aided by the constables.
“Police were of the opinion the accused was under the influence of drugs due to there being no smell of alcohol.
Morgan will be sentenced next month
“The accused stated she had consumed drugs and alcohol and had attempted to drive the vehicle without insurance.”
Morgan was later required to provide a blood sample to measure the alcohol level but refused to do so.
Morgan, of Sheddocksley Drive, Aberdeen, admitted being in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink or drugs and using a vehicle without insurance.
She also admitted failing to provide a blood sample without reasonable excuse.
Sheriff Andrew Miller deferred sentence until next month for reports.
Defence agent Alex Burn reserved mitigation until the sentencing hearing.
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