As reported by WSMV, Dangerous Driving American man Sebastian Morton has the long arm of the law to thank for his being alive today.
Mr Morton led an officer on a High Speed chase last night, as he attempted to Evade Police through the streets of Nashville, Tennessee.
The pursuit began after the officer tried to pull Mr Morton over for driving with expired registration.
The Police chase reached speeds of over 150 kilometres per hour.
The officer made a judgment call and called off the chase on public safety grounds.
However, the officer received a call from dispatch advising of a nearby crash shortly thereafter.
When the officer arrived at the crash scene, he found the same vehicle up in flames, with Mr Morton still trapped inside.
The officer rescued Mr Morton and placed him under arrest.
Mr Morton is presently in custody and awaits sentence.
Dangerous Driving in Queensland carries a maximum penalty of a lifetime loss of licence, 3 years imprisonment and 200 penalty units.
Queenslanders charged with Evade Police face a maximum penalty of 3 years imprisonment, 200 penalty units and a lifetime licence disqualification.
A penalty unit in Queensland is currently worth $113.85.
Both Evade Police and Dangerous Driving are serious charges.
Wiseman Lawyers specialise in Dangerous Driving, Evade Police, DUI Drink Driving and Traffic Law.
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Queenslanders charged with DUI Drink Driving, Drug Driving or Fail To Provide Specimen face a maximum penalty of a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, 9 months imprisonment and 28 penalty units.
Persons charged with Careless Driving (Drive Without Due Care & Attention) face a maximum penalty of a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, 6 months imprisonment and 40 penalty units.
Queenslanders charged with Dangerous Driving, which is a Criminal offence, face a maximum penalty, depending upon the circumstances of aggravation, of 5 years imprisonment, 200 penalty units and a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification.
Persons charged with Disqualified Driving face a maximum penalty of a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, 12 months imprisonment and 40 penalty units.
Queenslanders charged with Evade Police a maximum penalty of 3 years imprisonment, 200 penalty units and a lifetime licence disqualification.
Persons charged with Repeat DUI Drink Driving, Repeat Drug Driving, Repeat Fail To Provide Specimen, or a Repeat combination of these offences, face a maximum penalty of a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, 18 months imprisonment and 60 penalty units.
A penalty unit in Queensland is currently worth $113.85.
In addition to the above penalties, anyone who pleads or is found guilty in the Magistrates Court must pay the Offender Levy, which is presently worth $110.90.
Magistrates have a general power to impose up to a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, above and beyond any legislated disqualification ranges.
Wiseman Lawyers specialise in DUI Drink Driving, Drug Driving, Careless & Dangerous Driving, Evade Police and Drug, Alcohol & Traffic offences.