| A woman has become the first lawyer to be made the subject of an anti-social behaviour order. Colette Cowap, 38, of Dobson Avenue, Lytham, Lancs, was given the order by Blackpool magistrates on Wednesday. The order says the solicitor, who specialised in personal injury cases, must not abuse or intimidate anyone. The court heard Cowap had previously been before magistrates for drink driving and being drunk in a hospital. She faces jail for breaking the order. Cowap, who has not had a licence to practise law since January 2004, was given a six clause order. She must not: Abuse , threaten or intimidate anyone Be carried in a taxi as a paying fare without the means in cash to pay the fare Remain in any shop, commercial or hospital premises if asked to leave by staff Remain in any bed and breakfast accommodation, guesthouse, hotel, travel lodge or inn when asked to leave by staff Remain in the accident and emergency unit or in the premises or groups of Victoria Hospital having been discharged or when asked to leave Her defence lawyer Trevor Colebourne said: "My client needs help. Having reached a compromise with the prosecution over the Asbo conditions I look to the police to express a degree of compassion when they are required to deal with her."
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