Cork Woman Jailed After Bail Violations and New Offences
A 20-year-old Cork woman has been sentenced to prison after breaching her bail conditions and committing further crimes. Eve Guerin, of Kinlay House, Shandon street, Cork, appeared before Judge Joanne Carroll at Bandon District Court.
Guerin’s case originated in Clonakilty District Court, were she previously pleaded guilty to four counts of theft from businesses in Dunmanway on June 9th. She stole items totaling €83.69 from Deals 4 U, Buckley’s Hardware, Costcutter, and SuperValu, all of which were recovered in saleable condition. Guerin stated her intention was to place the stolen goods on her recently deceased father’s grave.
Following the initial hearing, Judge Carroll granted Guerin bail, permitting a holiday to Benidorm, contingent on adhering to a curfew and regularly signing on at the Bridewell Garda Station in Cork while a probation report was prepared.
Though, the court learned Guerin violated thes conditions, missing sign-in dates as july 18th and breaching her curfew five times. On September 3rd, she was arrested for theft and assault at Mahon Point Shopping Center, specifically for stealing from Lifestyle Sports and subsequently assaulting security personnel by throwing a stolen item at them. Guerin pleaded guilty to both charges on the day of her arrest.
Defence solicitor Plunkett Taaffe explained Guerin’s absences were due to traveling to the UK following a serious accident involving her brother, who was admitted to intensive care.
Judge Carroll acknowledged the explanation but emphasized that Guerin had committed new offences – theft and assault – while already on bail. Concluding that the court had previously shown leniency, the judge stated Guerin was mistaken if she expected further bail. Guerin received a three-month prison sentence for each of the four original theft counts.
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