A WOMAN charged with drink-driving at almost five times over the legal limit with nine unrestrained children in her vehicle has appeared in court. Tanya Chilly, 33, appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court this morning facing a total of 34 charges.
According to court documents, Ms Chilly, of Epping, was found to have a blood alcohol reading of .233 after a collision in Rockbank on August 5.
It is also alleged she was an unlicensed driver.Ms Chilly is charged with offences including multiple counts of driving dangerously and placing a person in danger of death, recklessly causing serious injury and negligently causing serious injury.
She has also been charged with one count of dangerous driving and nine counts of failing to have a passenger properly restrained. It is alleged the children inside the vehicle at the time of the crash were aged between six months and 16 years. Ms Chilly is on bail and will reappear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court for a committal mention on November 10.
Source: Herald Sun 19.9.2011
