Daniel Johns sentenced over drunken crash

Johns, 43, whispered “thank you” after Raymond Terrace Local Court magistrate Ian Cheetham said the musician’s conduct warranted jail time but ordered that he serve it in the community as an intensive corrections order.Mr Cheetham sentenced Johns to 10 months jail, stating he must accept the supervision of community corrections and continue ongoing treatment as so directed.He was also disqualified from driving for seven months and will have to install an interlock device for 24 months once he regains his licence.The reclusive rock star had admitted to registering a blood alcohol level of 0.157 after being involved in a crash on the Pacific Highway near Tea Gardens in March.Police had initially said a 55-year-old woman was injured in the crash, although Mr Cheetham said there was no documents before him which suggested anyone was hurt.The crash occurred after Johns turned onto the Pacific Highway but drove north on the southbound lanes.It was Johns’ second drink driving offence after being convicted and fined $880 after registering 0.124 when he was stopped for speeding in suburban Newcastle in 2014.MORE TO COME