Phillip Nyamande, aged 27, of The Level, Colby, has appeared in court after admitting driving under the influence of benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine.

He has entered a basis of plea in which he denies some of the prosecution’s allegations.

A Newton Hearing, to settle the disputed facts, will now be held on September 4.

He was represented in court by advocate Paul Glover.

Bail continues.