Magistrates’ courts in Cornwall have had a busy couple of weeks dealing with members of the public convicted of all kinds of crimes. Everyone who has been charged with an offence, from the least to the most serious, appears initially before the magistrates.
The most serious cases are then sent to the crown court. If a defendant pleads guilty, they could be sentenced straight away or have the matter put back for a pre-sentence report. If they deny the allegations against them, the case will be adjourned for a trial.
The courts are open to anyone and our reporters attend just like any other member of the public. As most people have jobs and cannot spend their time at court, the media has always acted as the eyes and ears of the public to ensure that justice is seen to be done.
Read More: Our last magistrates’ court round-up
Here’s who has been sentenced at the magistrates’ court in Bodmin and Truro recently.
Tina Michelle Thorn
Aged: 45
Between June 30 and August 11 in Launceston caused unnecessary suffering to a cat by failing to get vet treatment for a facial tumour.
Community order made. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £114. To pay costs of £200. Disqualified from keeping animals for ten years. Dog and cats seized by RSPCA.
Ross James Vicars
St Buryan
Aged: 31
On May 19 in Camborne entered an area in breach of a criminal behaviour order and used swear words or made threats.
Committed to prison for 19 weeks. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £154. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Christopher Aaron German
HMP Exeter
Aged: 39
On March 30 at Liskeard Morrisons stole alcohol worth £53.
On February 27 at Liskeard Superdrug stole toothbrushes worth £89.98.
On February 26 at Liskeard Superdrug stole toothbrushes worth £111.98.
On March 26 at Addington Services Liskeard stole groceries.
On March 26 at Addington Services Liskeard assaulted a male.
On March 26 at Co-op Liskeard stole alcohol worth £120.
On March 27 at Co-op Liskeard Liskeard stole alcohol worth £220.
Plus 16 more thefts in April and May of this year.
Committed to prison for 66 days. Must pay £691.96 compensation. To pay costs of £170 to the Crown Prosecution Service. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £154.00.
Arnas Grinus
Fore Street
Praze-an-Beeble
Aged: 32
On May 25 in Praze drove whilst over the drink drive limit.
Fined £120. Must pay court costs of £85 and £48 victim surcharge. Disqualified from driving for 22 months.
Remigijus Baltrusaitis
Porthia Road
St Ives
Aged: 33
On October 30 in Penzance caused damaged to property worth £968.
Must pay £968 compensation and £85 court costs.
Oliver Lambourne
Goldsithney
Aged: 19
On May 25 near Penryn drove whilst over the drink drive limit.
Fined £120. Must pay court costs of £85 and a £32 victim surcharge. Disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Andrew Page
Trekenning Road
St Columb
Aged: 60
On June 7 in Truro was drunk and disorderly.
Fined £80. Must pay £85 court costs and a £32 victim surcharge.
Indica Watson
Stray Park Court
Camborne
Aged: 39
On January 26 in Camborne drove whilst unfit through drugs.
Fined £120. Must pay £32 victim surcharge. Disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Elizabeth Anne Furness
Summercourt
Aged: 44
On October 14 at Two Waters Foot drove whilst under the influence of controlled drugs.
Community order made. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement and 200 hours of unpaid work. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £114. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 36 months.
Laurena Dawn Warner
Porthia Close
St Ives
Aged: 38
On April 7 in Madron drove whilst over the drink drive limit.
Committed to prison for eight weeks suspended for 12 months. Reason for custody: exceptionally high reading, resulting in an accident whilst carrying defendants children. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement and 200 hours of unpaid work. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £154. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Steven Andrew Mohammed
Quintrell Close
Quintrell Downs
Aged: 31
On September 24 in Newquay drove whilst under the influence of a controlled drug.
Also sentenced for a similar offence in Worcestershire.
Community order made. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement and 160 hours of unpaid work. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £95. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service. Disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence for 36 months.
Our round-ups are dependent on results list being sent out by the courts so it is possible some people sentenced may be missing from the weekly round-up.
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