This Tuesday March 5, 2024 around 11 a.m., Alya Le Marchand, only daughter of television host and producer Karine Le Marchand, was arrested at the wheel of her car during a routine traffic stop in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. According to information from News17the young woman, aged 21, tested positive for cannabis, and was immediately placed in police custody.
The young woman, during routine checks, also handed over to the police a soft air gun, which was in his glove compartment. According to our colleagues, Alya spent the night in police custody, and is already known by the authorities for similar acts. Karine Le Marchand’s daughter has already been arrested and convicted of driving under the influence of drugs. A source close to the case indicated to Actu17 that additional analyzes were carried out during the young woman’s custody, and thus confirmed the first saliva test carried out on site, which revealed cannabis consumption prior to the driving his vehicle.
She faces four years in prison.
For the moment, the prosecution has not yet followed up on the case, but should reveal in the coming hours the proceedings he intends to take against the young woman. Driving a vehicle under the influence of drugs can be punished up to two years in prison and a fine of 4,500 euros. But in the event of a repeat offense within five years, the penalty is doubled and increased to four years in prison and a fine of 9,000 euros. Additional penalties may be imposed, such as cancellation of the driving license, a ban on applying for a new driving license within three years, permanent confiscation of the vehicle, and entry of the offense in the criminal record. Community service, fine days, and paid training courses to raise awareness of road safety and the dangers of using narcotics may also be ordered.