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Would-be phone robber "hopelessly addicted to Snow Blow", court hears
Summary
Linda Wall, 37, pleaded guilty to attempted robbery at a Luas stop in June 2015 after a drug dealer urged her to steal a mobile phone to pay part of a debt. The court heard she was hopelessly addicted to "snow blow" and had 16 prior convictions. Judge Melanie Greally noted a positive probation report but said Wall had not fully dealt with her addiction, adjourned the case to October to monitor progress, and urged her to continue improving. Garda Denise Bowes reported the victim, a Chinese woman, was speaking on her phone when Wall tried to take it, resulting in a physical assault that caused swelling but no hospital treatment. Wall denied intending to injure the victim and claimed the dealer's instructions. Marie Torrens, defending, highlighted Wall's nursing aspirations, her daughter's death, and her recent positive changes, hoping she will resume her nursing career.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Would-be phone robber "hopelessly addicted to Snow Blow", court hears. Charges or matters: attempted robbery at Museum Luas Stop on June 15, 2015. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- June 15, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-02-16 Publication
Why: Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard Linda Wall (37) was hopelessly addicted to "snow blow" at the time and had been directed to get the phone by her drug dealer, who stood nearby, in order to pay part of the debt. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: attempted robbery at Museum Luas Stop on June 15, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She noted the positive steps Wall had taken recently and adjourned the case until October in order to see if she makes further positive progress.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft Violent Crime
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