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Dispute resolution student stole from employer
Summary
Eoram Dobnam De Lima, a 26‑year‑old university student, pleaded guilty to three counts of stealing €6,936 from his employer, Centra, in Charlemont Street between 1 November 2019 and 15 January 2020. He regularly voided transactions on the till and, at the end of his shift, took the cash. De Lima had no prior convictions. He was sentenced by Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 120 hours of community service in lieu of 18 months imprisonment. The judge noted he had made full restitution to the injured party, Robert O'Leary, and had engaged in restorative justice. De Lima is studying for a Master's in Dispute Resolution and was on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment. The sentence was adjusted to avoid undue interference with his studies and work commitments.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dispute resolution student stole from employer. Charges or matters: three counts of stealing property from Centra in Charlemont Street between November 1, 2019 and January 15, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 1, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 15, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-01-12 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: three counts of stealing property from Centra in Charlemont Street between November 1, 2019 and January 15, 2020 (Admitted)
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
Places mentioned
- Newport Street
- Charlemont Street
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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