Pontare allegedly drove with close to 1.7 per mille in his blood. Prosecutor asks for detention for two to three months with an ankle shackle.
Pontare will also receive an alcolock from the Swedish Transport Administration after a trial period. The verdict in the case is due to be announced on June 7 at 11 a.m. in Ångermanland District Court. The artist lost his driving licence 15 years ago after driving with 0.62 per cent alcohol.