article_snippet.sent: Judge David Hatton QC said: 'This is a tragic case, revealing the frequent danger and consequence of excessive drinking; tragic, not least because I am satisfied that it was out of character.'
article_snippet.sent: But Judge David Hatton QC added that it was a serious offence which could only be dealt with by an immediate custodial sentence.
article_snippet.sent: Judge David Hatton QC said: 'I judge your risk of reoffending not to be high.
article_snippet.sent: I take account of the fact that any sentence of imprisonment will be in itself a considerable punishment.'
article_snippet.sent: Judge David Hatton QC added: 'I derive no pleasure whatever from imposing a sentence of imprisonment on a young woman in your position
article_snippet.sent: but I would be failing in my public duty if I did not do so.'
article_snippet.sent: Such incidents will not be tolerated in Bradford District, and I hope the sentence handed down today will serve as a warning to others.'