A prominent News Corp political reporter has been disqualified from driving for seven months and fined $1,000 after being caught drink-driving.

The national political editor for the Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Herald Sun, Samantha Maiden, faced Goulburn Local Court on Wednesday afternoon.

She pleaded guilty in April to two counts of not obeying the directions of police, and one count of mid-range drink-driving.

Today the court heard she had attempted to drive to a Goulburn hotel after attending a function near Mt Wayo in March.

Her solicitor, Tom Taylor, told the court a shuttle bus had been organised to ferry guests to and from the function, but never arrived.

He said Maiden attributed the "poor decision" to drive home on her intoxication.

Police attempted to direct Maiden to pull over, but Mr Taylor told the court Maiden "honestly thought they were not directing her to pull over".

He stated she accepted that was no excuse.

At one point Maiden was seen driving on the wrong side of the road.

After police twice failed to pull Maiden over, she eventually stopped, where she submitted to a breath test and was charged with mid-range drink-driving.

A formal letter of apology was submitted to the court, along with three references described by Magistrate Carolyn Huntsman as "high order".

Magistrate Huntsman said Maiden had established good character, and was clearly embarrassed and contrite.

But she said general deterrence was an important consideration, disqualifying her from driving for seven months and fining her $1,000.

Maiden was also placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond.

Outside court, Maiden said she was deeply remorseful.

"I'd like to apologise to my family, my friends, my colleagues and my employer for the embarrassment this has caused them," she said.

"I accept the verdict of the court and that I should be punished, and I have been."