P.E.I. man gets jail for dangerous driving in stolen vehicle
Fleeing police in a stolen automobile whereas prohibited from driving has resulted in a jail sentence for a P.E.I. man.
Christopher Wayne Rush, 31, appeared in provincial court docket in Charlottetown on Nov. 17 and pleaded responsible to possession of stolen property (a black Honda Civic), harmful driving and driving whereas prohibited.
On Sept. 29 at round 11:30 p.m., Charlottetown police on patrol noticed a black Honda Civic being pushed that had been reported stolen, stated Crown legal professional Jeff MacDonald.
Police tried to tug over the automobile, nevertheless it sped away on North River Street. The Honda Civic crossed the centre line and handed two different autos at a excessive price of pace. Police ultimately stopped the automobile on Brackley Level Street.
Rush, the motive force, was arrested and charged. Rush has a previous prison report with associated offences, stated MacDonald.
Authorized-aid lawyer Justin Milne stated his consumer is not providing any excuses for his behaviour. Milne famous that Rush pleaded responsible and accepted duty.
Chief Choose Jeff Lantz accepted a joint advice from MacDonald and Milne and sentenced Rush to 90 days in jail for harmful driving, 30 days for possession of the stolen automobile and one other 30 days for driving whereas disqualified for a complete of 150 days (or 5 months) in custody. He was given 75 days credit score for time already served in custody. Rush was additionally banned from driving for 2 years.
