‘A Self-Made Problem’: Disqualified Driver Sent Back To Court After Arrest

By Alric Lindsay

A Caymanian man who flagrantly ignored a court-ordered driving ban was described as a “disgrace” by a local magistrate during a contentious bail hearing today, November 2, 2026.

Avery Ebanks appeared in custody, represented by attorney Amelia Fosuhene, following his arrest on Saturday. Fosuhene explained that Ebanks was in a “particular situation” that evening and, instead of calling someone to take him home, he took his car back from a friend. Police stopped him and charged him with failure to provide a specimen.

Regarding the failure to provide a specimen, Fosuhene said that Ebanks did not flat-out refuse to provide a specimen. Instead, he specifically consented to a specimen of blood being taken; however, this was reportedly not done.

Fosuhene also pointed to Ebanks’s condition, saying he was sitting on the ground breathing heavily.

Fosuhene pleaded heavily on behalf of Ebanks, saying that the incident could cause “significant embarrassment” and his job could be on the line.

Magistrate McFarlane expressed extreme disappointment at Ebanks, asking, “What about being disqualified, don’t you understand?”

She added:

I have some problems.

I don’t want to grant him bail.

This is a flagrant disregard of a court order.

She continued:

This is the definition of a self-made problem.

This is a disgrace.

If there is a certain effect on his job, so be it.

She concluded that the incident was “potentially a breach of a [court] order made a few months ago.”

Despite her sharp criticism, Magistrate McFarlane ultimately granted Ebanks bail under strict terms, requiring that he live and sleep at a specified address given to the court and that he provide a cash surety of $950. Ebanks is scheduled to return to court on November 17, 2026.is scheduled to return to court on November 17, 2026.