Former Australia opener David Warner has pleaded guilty to a drink-driving offence following an incident that took place in Sydney on Easter Sunday in April. The 39-year-old entered his guilty plea through his lawyer, Bobby Hill, and was not present during the court hearing. The case will now proceed to sentencing on August 18, where Warner faces a minimum six-month driving disqualification, a fine of up to AUD 2,200, and a possible prison sentence of up to nine months under Australian law.

According to reports, Warner was pulled over by police for a routine roadside breath test, which returned a positive alcohol reading. He was subsequently taken to Maroubra Police Station for a secondary test that allegedly recorded a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit.

Speaking on Warner’s behalf, lawyer Bobby Hill admitted that the former Australian captain had made a serious error in judgment. “He knows what he did was wrong,” Hill said. “He accepts that it was a reckless decision and a foolish decision to get in his car instead of taking an Uber.”

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Hill also revealed that Warner had consumed three glasses of wine while visiting a friend’s apartment before deciding to drive.

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“Warner had enjoyed three glasses of wine at a friend’s apartment before making that decision,” Hill said. “It’s not a crime to have a glass of wine on the day of the Lord’s resurrection. In fact, some would consider that completely appropriate.”

The incident has also sparked discussion over Warner’s future as captain of the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, with Cricket New South Wales acknowledging the seriousness of the matter.

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“The allegations are of course concerning and we take them very seriously,” Cricket NSW chief executive Lee Germon said. “At Cricket NSW, we are strong advocates for safe driving, not drink-driving.”

David Warner is expected to learn his punishment when the matter returns to court on August 18.