And despite her reassurances she had the "utmost sympathy" for those suffering from the drought, magistrate Joy Boulos remained steadfast there was "no excuse".

Coming before court on Wednesday, Roger Leslie Stanton, 41, was charged with mid-range drink-driving after blowing 0.119 in April.

Stanton's representative William Glowrey argued his client had been under a lot of pressure recently due to the continued drought, and had therefore made the erroneous decision to get behind the wheel.

The court was told how after having missed the wedding of a friend in Griffith because of an issue at the farm, Stanton had arrived to go to the function afterwards "feeling compelled" to attend.

The court facts detailed Stanton was caught by police speeding in Hay at about 10.30pm during Operation Tortoise, clocking him travelling between 140 and 150km/h on the Sturt Highway.

When pulled over, Stanton was unable to produce his license, and a breath test returned a positive result. Given a ticket for speeding, he was arrested and taken back to the station, where he gave a 0.119 reading.

He confessed to having had seven schooners of XXXX Gold and no food since 4pm.

Mr Glowrey explained Stanton had come from Louth, over seven hours away, for his court date in Griffith, highlighting he took the charge "very seriously".

"He accepts he has done the wrong thing... and I ask your honour to consider his circumstances," Mr Glowrey plead.

"He has suffered hardships from the drought, with the future of one farm looking grim this year, which has been playing heavily on his mind."

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Magistrate Boulos said she did take the drought into consideration, especially for those with no criminal history.

"I do take judicial consideration for the drought, with strain, stress and pressures, I sincerely do, especially with those who have no criminal history," she said.

"I see your character reference which speaks highly of you. You are clearly remorseful and are a law abiding, responsible person, but there is no excuse."

Stanton was convicted with an $800 fine, disqualified for four months backdated from the offence date with the minimum interlock period.

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