Falkirk shoplifter misses court to start rehab

Diane Graham (33) failed to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday, having pleaded guilty to stealing a quantity of alcohol from Asda, Hallam Road, Stenhousemuir on April 1, last year.

By Court Reporter

Published 22nd Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT

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The court heard Graham, 42 Hawley Road, Falkirk, was not present because, the day before her scheduled court appearance, she had just started a two-week isolation period on her six-month residential rehabilitation course.

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In her absence, Sheriff Craig Harris placed her on a structured deferred sentence for six months to May 19.

Graham stole alcohol from Asda, Hallam Road, Stenhousemuir

Graham stole alcohol from Asda, Hallam Road, Stenhousemuir

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