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Mum-of-two who stole €20,000 from employer because she was "overwhelmed" by her financial situation avoids jail
Summary
Jacinta Dixon, 52, a mother of two from Wicklow, pleaded guilty to five theft charges at Dublin Circuit Criminal for stealing €20,554 from her employer, Chadwicks, between February and November 2013. She had worked there for 19 years and was a credit controller responsible for daily takings. Dixon delayed lodging takings to pocket small amounts, then used later takings to cover previous days, creating a false record. She claimed she was overwhelmed by domestic financial pressures and had sought a loan from her boss, which was refused. After her arrest, she repaid the full amount with a loan. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced her to three years' imprisonment, suspended in full on strict conditions, citing her remorse and the unjust nature of jail. She has not worked since her suspension.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mum-of-two who stole €20,000 from employer because she was "overwhelmed" by her financial situation avoids jail. Charges or matters: five sample charges of theft from Chadwicks in Sallynoggin on dates between February 1, 2013 and November 5, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 1, 2013 Other
- November 5, 2013 Other
- 2015-04-15 Publication
Why: Photo: Collins) A credit controller who stole over €20,000 from her employer because she was "overwhelmed" by her domestic financial situation has avoided jail. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: five sample charges of theft from Chadwicks in Sallynoggin on dates between February 1, 2013 and November 5, 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan sentenced Dixon to three years in prison which he suspended in full on strict conditions as he said it would be "unjust" to jail her.
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