The man accused of importing cocaine and his mother-in-law's manslaughter is now facing charges related to driving offences allegedly committed while he was on bail.
Peter Phillip Leaitua, a mixed martial arts fighter, is facing trial for manslaughter next year after a condom of cocaine split in his mother-in-law's stomach and she died.
Charge sheets at the Auckland District Court allege Leaitua was driving dangerously and refused to pull over for police in Onehunga on Sunday.
He was breath-tested and allegedly found to have a breath alcohol reading of 723 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. The limit is 400mcg.
Leaitua is yet to enter a plea to the charges and is due back in court in the New Year.