CONVERSION OF CAR.
« LAPSE DUE TO DRINK." [RY TELEGRAPH. OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON, Wednesday A charge of converting a motor-car valued at £550, the property of Mr. H. D. Caro, to his use, was admitted by Kenneth Hugh Gough, agod 20 years, in the Hamilton Magistrate's Court to-day. Sensor-Sergeant Sweeney sait accused win noticed on Friday evening by Constable; Kice entering Mr. Caro's car in Victoria Street. The constable knew the car and questioned accused's right to he in it. Accused said the, car belonged to a relative of his, but afterwards ad mstted he had no right lo he in the vehicle. Iff? was under the influence of liquor at the time. Mr. W, J. King, for accused, said his client's lapse w;ik due to drink. He had had two previous convictions, one for theft and one for converting a motor-cycle to his own use. Neil,her offence was of a serious nature. In a plea for leniency Mr. King (said accused had several prospects for employment. The Magisti ale: He has other prospects, too. Accused was remanded until Friday to enable further inquiries to ho made concerning his history.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19718, 18 August 1927, Page 12
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