Tristan Leigh Collyer, 30, appeared in Shepparton Magistrates’ Court via video link for the sentencing after previously fronting court on Tuesday where he received a sentence indication.
Collyer had pleaded guilty to a range of charges including dangerous driving while being pursued by police, theft of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving and receiving stolen goods.
Police Prosecutor Sergeant Les Oroszvary told the court the accused was sighted by police driving in excess of 120 km/h along Hogan St in Tatura on August 16, 2019 at around 10 pm.
The court heard police attempted to intercept the vehicle by activating flashing lights and sirens.
Sgt Oroszvary said Collyer continued north on Dhurringile Rd where he continued to accelerate to an alleged speed of 140 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.
The court heard when travelling along Dhurringile Rd Collyer had to brake suddenly to avoid colliding with a white sedan travelling in front of him which he was unable to overtake due to a B-double tanker travelling in the opposite direction.
Following a wide turn into Pyke Rd onto the oncoming lane police stopped their attempt to intercept the accused.
Sgt Oroszvary said police continued towards the registered address of the vehicle Collyer was driving where police located the vehicle parked in the driveway.
The court was told police entered the address with assistance from the home owner where they located Collyer hiding under a pile of clothes in a bedroom.
The accused's Victorian Learner Permit was cancelled and disqualified at the time of the offending as he had never applied to have it reinstated following a previous incident.
Collyer's lawyer Emma King told the court on Tuesday her client's criminal history started four years ago following a "relationship dissolution".
“The wheels had fallen off in 2016 - he has spectacularly fallen over the past four years,” she said.
“He admits he's had drug issues since.”
During Thursday's sentencing Magistrate Stella Stuthridge said she took into account the accused's early plea of guilty.
She acknowledged the range of offences were committed when Collyer was "quite unwell on methylamphetamine" and was experiencing an "episode in terms of (his) mental health deteriorating".
Collyer was sentenced to six months prison before he is released on a 12 month community corrections order.
He had already served 36 days in custody.
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