As reported by WSAZ, Dangerous Driving American woman Lara Lawson appeared before her local Magistrates Court in a bathing suit yesterday, after having attempted to Evade Police during a high speed pursuit.
The chase began when Police tried to pull Ms Lawson over for running a red light.
Ms Lawson drove at speeds of over 140 kilometres per hour, allegedly waving to Police and fellow motorists throughout.
The pursuit ended when Police blew out Ms Lawson’s tyres with spike strips.
Ms Lawson was taken into custody before being presented at Court, still in her swimsuit, shortly thereafter.
The matter was adjourned and Ms Lawson 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.