Representing himself after pleading guilty to one count of drug-driving on a learner, probationary or provisional licence, Ponturo told the court he had secured a new roofing job in Rockhampton and had not touched meth since December. Magistrate James Morton warned Ponturo he was considering sending him to jail. Mr Morton said a fine would send the wrong message given his history and probation was more suited to younger offenders. It s never a good thing to send someone to jail, especially not a mature age man who s trying to struggle and get by in life, Mr Morton said. You go to jail, you re in there with the rapists, murderers and the paedophiles.