Stephanie Louise Bennett, 33, issued an apology on Thursday for using the name of a pilot who died in January's SeaWorld tragedy to avoid losing her license from a fine.

Stephanie Louise Bennett, 33, was caught using her phone while driving in December, ... Ms Bennett was due to appear before Magistrate Terry Duroux at the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Thursday.

Stephanie Louise Bennett pleaded guilty to using dead pilot Ash Jenkinson's identity after she was caught using ... Ms Bennett was trying to avoid the mandatory $1078 fine and when she went online ...

Stephanie Louise Bennett, 36, walks out of the Beenleigh Court on Thursday. Picture: John Gass. He ordered Ms Bennett appear before the court in person, or police would arrest her.

Stephanie Louise Bennett charged with fraud in Beenleigh Magistrates Court. ... Ms Bennett said she was going through “financial troubles” when she received the initial driving infringement.

Despite the gruelling process, Ms Bennett says her scar is a constant reminder of her strength and survival. “I don’t feel any less,” she said.

Stephanie Louise Bennett, 36, walks out of the Beenleigh Court on Thursday. Picture: John Gass. He ordered Ms Bennett appear before the court in person, or police would arrest her.

Stephanie Louise Bennett charged with fraud in Beenleigh Magistrates Court. ... Ms Bennett said she was going through “financial troubles” when she received the initial driving infringement.

Despite the gruelling process, Ms Bennett says her scar is a constant reminder of her strength and survival. “I don’t feel any less,” she said.

Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Stephanie Louise Bennett, 33, attempted to plead guilty to the two serious fraud charges against her ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Stephanie Louise Bennett, 33, attempted to plead guilty to the two serious fraud charges against her ...

Stephanie Louise Bennett, 33, attempted to plead guilty to the two serious fraud charges against her two weeks ago, by sending an apology email to the Beenleigh Magistrates Court, but the pleas ...