The court heard that the 70-year-old South Australian woman had been using cannabis since she was 20 years old and at the time of the crash, regularly smoked up to 12 bongs a day. 9News
Elizabeth pleaded guilty to the crash but asked the court for any sentence to be served at home.The pensioner was "significantly impaired" when her car hit a tree at Strathalbyn in June last year.
South Australia Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said the judgement "clearly sends a strong message about potential consequences for that behaviour".Elizabeth will be eligible for parole in 18 months.
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