Young Impaired Driver Receives Probation and Treatment Order
A 20-year-old G-class driver, Emily Lachance, has been sentenced to a $1,000 fine, a one-year licence suspension, and mandatory addiction counselling for impaired driving.
"Miss (Emily) Lachance: you have a bright future ahead of you... But, please engage in your counselling. Now is the time to make changes."
Ontario Court Justice Tanya Farkouh Martin expressed concern that without treatment, Lachance would not address her addiction issues. Lachance pleaded guilty to impaired driving and apologized for her actions.
- Fine: $1,000
- Licence suspension: 1 year
- Probation: 9 months
- Mandatory addiction counselling
Lachance must undergo treatment for alcohol and drug abuse as directed during her probation.
Author's summary: A young driver is sentenced to probation and treatment for impaired driving.