A Hastings mother has denied causing her young daughter's death while driving under the influence of methamphetamine. But Valencia Marie Skipper has pleaded guilty to driving while forbidden.
Skipper, 21, entered both pleas before Judge Geoff Rea at Hastings District Court this morning.
Skipper faces a charge of driving a car, on January 13, while under the influence of methamphetamine and causing the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Saphire Skipper-Hira when the child was flung from the car.
The offence carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment or a fine of $20,000.
She has elected a trial by jury.
Skipper pleaded guilty to driving after having been forbidden because she's an unlicensed driver.