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06-Jun-12, 16:25
Couple close door to wayward son
A YOUNG man is no longer welcome at his parents' home because they have reached the end of their tether with his recurring conduct, Wick Sheriff Court heard today.
Angus Cormack’s mother was driven to contacting the police following his latest incident in which he demanded money and lost his temper after the request was refused.
Sheriff Andrew Berry said it was “a sorry day” when parents had to resort to calling the police to their home.
He reflected that most parents would put up with most things from their children but Cormack had succeeded in pushing them beyond their limit and added: “It’s no wonder that because of your offending in recent years, and it’s down to you and no-one else, that you find yourself in the position you are not welcome back at the family home”
Cormack (24) was now classed as homeless and would now be seeking accommodation from Highland Council. Appearing from custody, he admitted threatening or abusive behaviour at his parents’ home in Main Street, Lybster, was now classed as homeless.
The accused, who appeared from custody, was already subject to a community service order when demanded money from his parents in the kitchen, on May 14, after a drinking session.
Senior fiscal depute, David Barclay said that the refusal to give him cash was more to do with the manner in which he had gone about it, shouting and gesticulating. Mrs Cormack felt matters were in danger of getting out of hand and telephoned the police who arrested her son.
Solicitor Graham Mann said that Angus had consumed “a significant amount” of drink before going home.
The accused who admitted a list of previous convictions was ordered to carry out 75 hours unpaid work in the community within the next three months.
Sheriff Berry warned him that if he returned to the family home, he would inevitably find himself back in custody.
Sheriff rejects accused's excuse for getting involved
THE sheriff doubted a Barrock man’s explanation for intervening in two incidents and described the coincidence as “extremely unlikely”.
In the dock was Joseph Gunn, of The Ha, who admitted a charge of assault.
The 17-year-old was given a good behaviour bond after admitting a breach of the peace at what was termed, the drinking bench, at Thurso River, in June, last year, but breached the order by assaulting a policeman at The Shore, Wick in May this year.
Solicitor Neil Wilson stated that a member of a group, of which Gunn was part of, began making derogatory remarks to passers-by. One of them took exception and fearing matters would escalate, the accused intervened and got involved in a scuffle.
In the more recent case, Gunn was said to have become involved in a scuffle while out with his girlfriend. He was aware of someone approaching from behind and lashed out, only to find the person was a police officer, an action described by the sheriff as "entirely unacceptable".
Gunn was ordered to carry out 133 hours for the assault on the constable and fined £180 for the breach of the peace.
Broke into chalet
AN East Kilbride teenager, who broke into a holiday chalet at John O’ Groats, was ordered to carry out 200 hours unpaid community work.
Christopher Lally broke a window and stole a television set after taking “too much” drink. He admitted the offences which occurred on May 12, at the holiday development.
Sheriff Berry said that such offences were viewed seriously by the courts but was impressed by the fact that the 18-year-old was a first offender and had accepted full responsibility for his actions.
In addition to his community service, Lally, of Grampian Drive, East Kilbride, will have to pay compensation for the damage he caused.
A YOUNG man is no longer welcome at his parents' home because they have reached the end of their tether with his recurring conduct, Wick Sheriff Court heard today.
Angus Cormack’s mother was driven to contacting the police following his latest incident in which he demanded money and lost his temper after the request was refused.
Sheriff Andrew Berry said it was “a sorry day” when parents had to resort to calling the police to their home.
He reflected that most parents would put up with most things from their children but Cormack had succeeded in pushing them beyond their limit and added: “It’s no wonder that because of your offending in recent years, and it’s down to you and no-one else, that you find yourself in the position you are not welcome back at the family home”
Cormack (24) was now classed as homeless and would now be seeking accommodation from Highland Council. Appearing from custody, he admitted threatening or abusive behaviour at his parents’ home in Main Street, Lybster, was now classed as homeless.
The accused, who appeared from custody, was already subject to a community service order when demanded money from his parents in the kitchen, on May 14, after a drinking session.
Senior fiscal depute, David Barclay said that the refusal to give him cash was more to do with the manner in which he had gone about it, shouting and gesticulating. Mrs Cormack felt matters were in danger of getting out of hand and telephoned the police who arrested her son.
Solicitor Graham Mann said that Angus had consumed “a significant amount” of drink before going home.
The accused who admitted a list of previous convictions was ordered to carry out 75 hours unpaid work in the community within the next three months.
Sheriff Berry warned him that if he returned to the family home, he would inevitably find himself back in custody.
Sheriff rejects accused's excuse for getting involved
THE sheriff doubted a Barrock man’s explanation for intervening in two incidents and described the coincidence as “extremely unlikely”.
In the dock was Joseph Gunn, of The Ha, who admitted a charge of assault.
The 17-year-old was given a good behaviour bond after admitting a breach of the peace at what was termed, the drinking bench, at Thurso River, in June, last year, but breached the order by assaulting a policeman at The Shore, Wick in May this year.
Solicitor Neil Wilson stated that a member of a group, of which Gunn was part of, began making derogatory remarks to passers-by. One of them took exception and fearing matters would escalate, the accused intervened and got involved in a scuffle.
In the more recent case, Gunn was said to have become involved in a scuffle while out with his girlfriend. He was aware of someone approaching from behind and lashed out, only to find the person was a police officer, an action described by the sheriff as "entirely unacceptable".
Gunn was ordered to carry out 133 hours for the assault on the constable and fined £180 for the breach of the peace.
Broke into chalet
AN East Kilbride teenager, who broke into a holiday chalet at John O’ Groats, was ordered to carry out 200 hours unpaid community work.
Christopher Lally broke a window and stole a television set after taking “too much” drink. He admitted the offences which occurred on May 12, at the holiday development.
Sheriff Berry said that such offences were viewed seriously by the courts but was impressed by the fact that the 18-year-old was a first offender and had accepted full responsibility for his actions.
In addition to his community service, Lally, of Grampian Drive, East Kilbride, will have to pay compensation for the damage he caused.