As reported by ABC, American man Aaron Schofield got more than he bargained for recently when intercepted for DUI Drink Driving.
Mr Schofield was arrested and placed in the back of a Police Paddy Wagon.
The arresting officer then received a call from dispatch to immediately pursue an escaping murder suspect.
Mr Schofield was then given the ride of his life, as a high speed pursuit ensued with him in the back, across State lines.
The pursuit was eventually called off and Mr Schofield was transported back to the Police station for processing.
Mr Schofield, through his lawyer, said he had learned a valuable lesson.
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.