Daniel Johns facing jail time
Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns risks being thrown into jail following a horrific head-on collision while drink-driving.
The 42-year-old, who is in a rehabilitation centre, entered a guilty plea to high-range drink driving through his lawyer Bryan Wrench.
Wrench told the court that his client wanted the matter dealt with immediately because it was causing him anxiety during his three month stint in rehab.
Magistrate Ian Cheetham rejected the premise saying the matter was too serious and that Johns could face jail time.
The case was adjourned to June 22 for sentencing with Johns ordered to contact Corrective Services NSW officers to complete an assessment report.
Wrench previously submitted documents to the courts to avoid his client being interviewed by Corrective Services.
He noted that Johns knew the serious nature of the offence was suffering from mental health issues.
The lawyer told the court that Johns was also prepared to stop drinking alcohol as part of an intensive corrections order if it would help him avoid jail.
Police allege that Johns was three times over the legal alcohol limit when his car merged onto the other side of the road and crashed into a van in the NSW Hunter region about 10.30pm on Wednesday, March 23.
The van driver, 51, and his female passenger, 55, were treated at the scene and the woman was taken to hospital.
Johns was breathalysed and returned a shocking blood alcohol level of 0.157.
He admitted himself to a rehabilitation facility telling his followers on Instagram that he was focusing on his mental health.
“As you know, my mental health is a work in progress. I have good days and bad days but it’s something I always have to manage,” Johns wrote.
“Over the last week I began to experience panic attacks. Last night I got lost while driving and I was in an accident. I am OK, everyone is OK.
“I have to step back now as I’m self-admitting to a rehabilitation centre and I don’t know how long I’ll be there. Appreciate your love and support as always.”
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