Three Ilkeston residents feature in the latest round-up of convictions and sentences from Derbyshire’s courts.
JOSH WAKELING, 25 – HORNBEAM CLOSE
Wakeling pleaded guilty to two counts of theft involving food items from the Co-op in Sawley, possession of cannabis and attempted robbery of cash.
He received a 27-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and was ordered to complete six months of drug rehabilitation.
TYLER DAWSON, 20 – SKEAVINGTONS LANE
Dawson pleaded guilty to criminal damage to a glass door at the Asda petrol station on Heanor Road, Ilkeston, attempted burglary of the premises, theft of sandwiches and beer worth £26 from Asda, and assault by beating.
He received a community order requiring 120 days of alcohol abstinence and monitoring and 26 days on a cognitive-behavioural programme.
He was also ordered to pay £100 compensation and £85 court costs.
ROBERT COPSEY, 45 – DOVEDALE CIRCLE
Copsey pleaded guilty to driving while over the legal alcohol limit.
He was disqualified from driving for 12 months, which can be reduced by three months upon completing an approved course.
He was also ordered to pay a £692 fine, £85 court costs and a £277 victim surcharge.
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