A young man who appeared in the Scottburgh Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning last week had been taken into police custody for theft, after having appeared in the same court for another offence two days earlier.
The man apologised for his crimes and ended up pleading guilty to both. He then explained his situation to the magistrate.
“I’m sorry ma’m, but I have been a drug addict for the past seven years of my life and I need help because I’m committing crimes to feed my habit,” he said.
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The magistrate advised him to take Legal Aid to help him with the cases and, after his consent, opted for him to remain in custody and abandon bail as he’d feel safer on the inside and not tempted while out on the streets.
“The court understands what you are going through and will help you rehabilitate yourself once the case is concluded,” she said.
The man remains in police custody and will reappear on January 24.
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