As reported by The Tenessean, Charlie Louvin Jr, son of legendary country singer Charlie Louvin, was today charged with Drink Driving.
Police responded to reports of a man urinating on himself, before getting into a van.
The van hit a curb as it drove away.
Louvin was intercepted shortly thereafter and found to also have cannabis in his possession.
Louvin was previously charged with DUI in 2009.
Legendary country duo The Louvin Brothers were among the Lifetime Achievement Award recipients during the Grammys' annual Special Merit Awards ceremony in February.
Queenslanders charged with first time DUI Drink Driving face a maximum penalty of a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, 9 months imprisonment and 28 penalty units.
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.
Magistrates also have a general power to impose up to a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, above and beyond any legislated disqualification ranges.
A penalty unit in Queensland is currently valued at $113.85.
Further, persons who plead or are found guilty in the Magistrates Court must pay the Offender Levy, which is presently worth $107.10.
DUI Drink Driving, Dangerous Driving and Evade Police are serious offences.
Wiseman Lawyers specialise in DUI Drink Driving, Dangerous Driving, Evade Police 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.