YOUNG MAN GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE

Grey River Argus, 24 August 1949, Page 2

YOUNG MAN GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE

“You have pleaded' guilty to a serious charge. You were dealt with in the Supreme Court in Christchurch not long ago being shown some leniency and admitted to probation. Two days after your probation expired you got into trouble, said Mr M. J. Fogarty to James Patrick Ward, married, aged 23, a f : tter and turner, of Runanga, when he appeared before Messrs M J. Fogarty and W. H. J. Watson, Justices, in the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth yesterday on two charges of theft. He pleaded guilty and was admitted to probation for two years cn the condition that he takes out a prohibition order. An order was also made for the return of the goods. Mr W. D. Taylor representing Ward said that liquor appeared to be the accused’s trouble. Under the influence Ward seemed to lose all sense of responsibility, he added. Detective-Sergeant N. Thompson said the accused had been seen about 2 a.m„ on. August 11 in Mackay Street by Constable Morrison and had various articles in his possession. Ward said he had purchased them the previous day. “While you are on probation you are not discharged and are liable to be brought before the court to be dealt with, should you give cause.” said Mr Fogarty.