Court lists, 13th-20th March, 2020

Friday, March 13

Abid Hussain, 34, of Brightwell Road, Watford. On June 5, 2019, stole cash and bags of clothing from a vehicle. On same date, damaged the door lock of a vehicle. On April 26, 2019, dishonestly undertook or assisted in the retention, removal, disposal or realisation of stolen goods. On same date, stole cash belonging to a person. Committed to prison. Overall length of sentence 18 weeks. Compensation: 240.

Monday, March 16

Nzlesh Karia, 48, of Mountview, Northwood. On June 29, 2019, used a vehicle at a speed exceeding the legal limit of 30mph. Fine, costs: £826. Five penalty points.

Kathleen Sutton, 24, of St Albans Road, Watford. On February 16, 2020, used a vehicle after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath was 49 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes. Disqualified from driving for 14 months. Fine, costs: £237.

Thursday, March 19

John Robert Lee, 34, of Epsom Road, Watford. On December 31, 2019, did an act which he was prohibited from doing by a non-molestation order. Fine, costs: £197.

Alison Gold, 57, of Carew Way, Watford. On August 8, 2019, used a vehicle at a speed exceeding the legal limit of 30mph. Disqualified from driving for six months. Fine, costs: £232.

Friday, March 20

Damion Troy Hamilton, 43, of Dunfermlin House, South Oxhey. On February 23, 2020, assaulted a person by beating her. Committed to prison for eight weeks. Restraining order made. Costs: £122.

Costaki Evangelides, 28, of The Leas, Bushey. On February 21, 2020, used a vehicle after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath was 45 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes. Disqualified from driving for 13 months. Fine, costs: £514.

Adrian King, 30, of Tudor Avenue, Watford. On December 14, 2019, used a vehicle after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in blood exceeded the prescribed limit. On same date, used a vehicle without a licence; used a vehicle without insurance. Disqualified from driving for 40 months. Fine, costs: £357.

Dean Joseph Panks, 29, of High Acres, Abbots Langley. On February 21, 2020, used a vehicle after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath was 59 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes. Disqualified from driving for 16 months. Fine, costs: £237.

Elliott Norman Belsham, 30, of Garston Lane, Watford. On February 6, 2020, stole goods belonging to Waitrose. Fine, costs: £112.

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