Cork man who became addicted to prescription tablets jailed for shoplifting
The sentence will run concurrently with another jail term imposed previously for assaulting a security officer apprehending the man for a shoplifting incident.
A young man who got addicted to prescription tablets including Benzodiazepines was jailed for four months for shoplifting.
Leigh Moran, 29, of St. Vincent’s hostel, Anglesea Terrace, Cork, was caught stealing alcohol at Lidl on Cornmarket Steet on December 18 last and stealing runners at TK Maxx nearby on an earlier occasion, October 18, 2023.
He had 16 previous convictions, Sergeant John Kelleher said at Cork District Court where the accused pleaded guilty.
Frank Buttimer, solicitor, said the accused was studying Spanish and woodwork in prison and attending at Narcotics Anonymous to deal with what was described as a significant addiction.
“Fortunately, he has completely detoxed in prison and is on a drug-free landing. And he intends to continue with his rehabilitation on his release from prison,” Mr Buttimer said.
Judge Mary Dorgan imposed a four-month jail term on the accused.
The sentence will run concurrently with another jail term imposed previously for assaulting a security officer apprehending him for a shoplifting incident.
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