2022-01-12
Dispute resolution student stole from employer
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The judge said that in view of the fact De Lima has made restitution to his former employer and has engaged with restorative justice, she would temper the amount of hours of community service she imposed so that it did not interfere unduly with his study and work commitments. Judge Greally ordered that De Lima complete 120 hours of community service in lieu of 18 months imprisonment.; She said her client was currently on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). "It might have been better directed to making good the loss to Robert O'Leary than financing his education," Judge Greally said. "He may not be in a position to enjoy the benefits of that education as a result of this offence." The judge adjourned the matter to get a number of reports and to allow De Lima to save money a