
Ms Stapleton said police had only gone to the Buttrose home in response to a panic alarm and were there to ensure her safety. That was her third drink driving offence, following mid range readings in 20.

However, Ms Stapleton noted at the time of the assault Buttrose was already on a good behaviour bond for low-range drink driving imposed in April last year. 'In every way she presents as a very strong supporter of our community in the way that she operates and raises her children, aside from this particular night,' Mr Bowe said. The mother-of-two had been involved in charity work for many years. 'She continues on to address all the issues that have beset her,' the lawyer said.īuttrose, a mortgage finance broker, had recently started her own business, Stringray Mortgage Solutions.

Mr Bowe said his client's problems had begun after an 'acrimonious' divorce in 2003 and she had been seeing a psychiatrist. Lizzie Buttrose clutches a manila envelope after pleading guilty to assaulting a police officer
