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Suspended sentence for sisters who stole from M&S
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, former Marks and Spencers employee Nicoleta Costineanu, 28, and her sister Maria Talmaciu, 30, pleaded guilty to four counts of theft at the Grafton Street store in September 2014. Costineanu also pleaded guilty to an additional theft on 30 September. The sisters had previously stolen from the shop on four occasions, as shown by CCTV. The total value of stolen stock was estimated at €5,660 and cash at €1,952, none of which was recovered. Both Romanian nationals, who have lived in Ireland for several years, brought €3,000 in compensation to court. Judge Patricia Ryan imposed fully suspended one‑year sentences on each, citing the seriousness of the offence but accepting their remorse, guilty pleas and the compensation as mitigating factors. No prior convictions were recorded for either sister.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for sisters who stole from M&S. Charges or matters: four counts of theft at Marks and Spencers, Grafton Street on dates in September 2014; an additional count of theft on September 30 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 30 2014 Other
- September 30 Other
- 2015-11-16 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: four counts of theft at Marks and Spencers, Grafton Street on dates in September 2014; an additional count of theft on September 30 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Imposing fully suspended one-year sentences on both women, Judge Patricia Ryan said the offence was serious but accepted their genuine remorse, guilty pleas and the compensation they had brought to court as mitigation.
Defendant
Charges: four counts of theft at Marks and Spencers, Grafton Street on dates in September 2014; an additional count of theft on September 30 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Imposing fully suspended one-year sentences on both women, Judge Patricia Ryan said the offence was serious but accepted their genuine remorse, guilty pleas and the compensation they had brought to court as mitigation.
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