When to Plead Guilty: Drink Driving on A Zero Alcohol License

Client is 27 year old male, charged with driving in contravention of his zero alcohol license.
Plead guilty in Manukau District Court.
Remanded for sentencing.
Judge commented he was considering a term of imprisonment.
As his criminal lawyer in Auckland, Paul advises driver impairment counselling and a letter of apology to the court. 
Client completes a course of drug and alcohol counselling and submits a letter of apology to the court.
Paul recommended a sentence of supervision.
The court agrees and the final sentence of supervision is handed down plus mandatory further disqualification.