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07-29-03, 02:40 AM
This was flagged on the bike-qld list today. Some of you may remember the "Death driver already wanted by police" thread and the resultant saga. There's something about this article that reminds me of the saying: "You should have thought about that".
Triathlete killer's 'hard time in jail'
29Jul03
THE unlicensed driver who hit and killed aspiring triathlete Luke Harrop in a stolen car was having a hard time in jail, a court was told today.
Sandra Jaye Wilde today appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court charged with possessing a dangerous drug and the unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
The 42-year-old is already serving a six-and-a-half year jail sentence for the death of Mr Harrop on January 12, 2002, and a range of other offences including burglary and stealing.
New Zealand-born Wilde today pleaded guilty to the possession of 0.8 grams of cannabis found in her pocket by police in the Fortitude Valley in inner Brisbane on April 2, 2001.
Defence lawyer Peter Shields asked the court to take into consideration Wilde's lengthy jail time when sentencing her today.
Mr Shields said Wilde had gained "notoriety" over Mr Harrop's death, which had impacted on her negatively in jail.
"My client has had a very difficult time in custody," Mr Shields told the court.
The court ordered Wilde serve a 14-day concurrent jail sentence for the drug charge and a conviction be recorded.
Meanwhile, Wilde pleaded not guilty to the unlawful use of a motor vehicle in February 2001 and will appear in the Brisbane District Court at a later date for a trial.
Wilde has an extensive traffic and criminal history dating back to 1976 and stretching across Queensland, New Zealand and NSW.
Her driver's licence had been cancelled four times by the time she struck and killed Mr Harrop while he was training with a group of cyclists on the Gold Coast.
The 24-year-old brother of leading female triathlete Loretta Harrop was catapulted over a cement barrier and died later in hospital.
Wilde was seen driving erratically before the collision and drove off afterwards, remaining on the run until her arrest three days later.
Wilde was originally sentenced to two years and four months jail with a recommendation for early parole at 18 months for the triathlete's death.
But the sentence was later increased by the court of appeal.
This report appears on news.com.au.
Triathlete killer's 'hard time in jail'
29Jul03
THE unlicensed driver who hit and killed aspiring triathlete Luke Harrop in a stolen car was having a hard time in jail, a court was told today.
Sandra Jaye Wilde today appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court charged with possessing a dangerous drug and the unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
The 42-year-old is already serving a six-and-a-half year jail sentence for the death of Mr Harrop on January 12, 2002, and a range of other offences including burglary and stealing.
New Zealand-born Wilde today pleaded guilty to the possession of 0.8 grams of cannabis found in her pocket by police in the Fortitude Valley in inner Brisbane on April 2, 2001.
Defence lawyer Peter Shields asked the court to take into consideration Wilde's lengthy jail time when sentencing her today.
Mr Shields said Wilde had gained "notoriety" over Mr Harrop's death, which had impacted on her negatively in jail.
"My client has had a very difficult time in custody," Mr Shields told the court.
The court ordered Wilde serve a 14-day concurrent jail sentence for the drug charge and a conviction be recorded.
Meanwhile, Wilde pleaded not guilty to the unlawful use of a motor vehicle in February 2001 and will appear in the Brisbane District Court at a later date for a trial.
Wilde has an extensive traffic and criminal history dating back to 1976 and stretching across Queensland, New Zealand and NSW.
Her driver's licence had been cancelled four times by the time she struck and killed Mr Harrop while he was training with a group of cyclists on the Gold Coast.
The 24-year-old brother of leading female triathlete Loretta Harrop was catapulted over a cement barrier and died later in hospital.
Wilde was seen driving erratically before the collision and drove off afterwards, remaining on the run until her arrest three days later.
Wilde was originally sentenced to two years and four months jail with a recommendation for early parole at 18 months for the triathlete's death.
But the sentence was later increased by the court of appeal.
This report appears on news.com.au.