Dallas Strip Clubs: Topless-bar owner `fundamentally’ dishonest, judge says
Judge Coyle said Denton’s first reaction was to tell “elaborate lies” to the police about being taken to hospital by ambulance when she was supposed to be in court.
She had previous dishonesty convictions dating from 1997.
Judge Coyle said Denton had had a good upbringing and education.
She won a Miss Horowhenua competition and was a finalist in the Miss New Zealand competition.
“At some point, things went wrong for you,” he said.
She had issues with alcohol abuse.
He did not accept her claims of remorse and willingness to change her life, he said.
“You are fundamentally dishonest in nature.
“You offended without compunction, even against your family.
“You have no real understanding of the effect of offending on other people.”
Denton’s topless bar Rolla opened in November but has since closed.