You’d think being shot by police and settling a lawsuit with the government would be enough to change one’s criminal ways—or not.

It was a frigid night in February of 2014 in MUN’s Field House parking lot.

The RNC had it staked out to stem a rash of car break-ins, and they caught 27-year-old Justin Chipman in the act.

As he sped away, an officer opened fire, with the bullet just grazing his chest.

A judge called it excessive force, prompting Chipman to sue the province and settle for about $200,000.

But drug habits die hard and by 2020 he was evading police again, smashing and grabbing to feed an opioid addiction.

He asked for and was given a longer sentence to treat that, was released, and recently arrested again—driving while prohibited, and fleeing police.

In court yesterday, Chipman asked about bail, but was reminded he still has time to serve for previous convictions.

Guilty pleas are expected on the latest charges in early September.