Actor James Rolleston has pleaded guilty to causing a crash which left him and his friend seriously injured in July last year. Supported by his family, the actor who appeared in the film Boy officially entered his guilty plea through his lawyer, Sam Teppett, to a charge of dangerous driving causing injury. "I am especially regretful for the harm caused to my good friend who was in the car with me. I am grateful to my family, friends and the wider community for the incredible ongoing support that I have received. The maximum penalties for a dangerous driving conviction are a $20,000 fine and five years in jail.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 12, 2017 21:56 UTC