Case No. 20350Making off without paying (theft/fraud) · Co. Longford · 17 Nov 2021

Two women in court over unpaid hairdressing bill in Longford

Martina Nevin and Chloe Nevin were charged with dishonestly making off without paying for hairdressing services costing €300 at 24 Lana Aoibhinn, Longford, on 17 November 2021. The charges were taken under Section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Offences Act 2001. In July 2023, Judge Owens struck out the case against Martina Nevin owing to her lack of previous relevant summonses and imposed a fine of €100 on Chloe Nevin, with four months to pay, directing the money to the injured party. Chloe Nevin was absent from the hearing as she was en route to Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital with her young child.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
Martina Nevin and Chloe Nevin were charged with dishonestly making off without paying for hairdressing services costing €300.
Where
The offence occurred at 24 Lana Aoibhinn, Longford.
When
The offence took place on 17 November 2021.
Charges
The charges were taken under Section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Offences Act 2001.
In court
Judge Owens struck out the case against Martina Nevin owing to her lack of previous relevant summonses.
Sentence
Judge Owens imposed a fine of €100 on Chloe Nevin, with four months to pay, and directed the fine money be handed to the injured party.
Other details
  • Chloe Nevin was not in court as she was en route to Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital with her young child.
  • Martina Nevin had one previous conviction for public order, and Chloe Nevin had two previous convictions including a theft in July 2020.
  • Bríd Mimnagh was the defence solicitor for both women.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMartina Nevin and Chloe Nevin were charged with dishonestly making off without paying for hairdressing services costing €300. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe women were charged with dishonestly making off without paying for hairdressing services costing €300 (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offence occurred at 24 Lana Aoibhinn, Longford. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 17 November 2021. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe charges were taken under Section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Offences Act 2001. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Owens struck out the case against Martina Nevin owing to her lack of previous relevant summonses. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe court directed the fine money be handed to the injured party. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceChloe Nevin was given four months to pay the fine. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Owens imposed a nominal fine of €100 on Chloe Nevin (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherChloe Nevin could not attend court as she had to go to hospital with her young child. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherChloe Nevin was en route to Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMartina Nevin had one previous conviction for public order. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherChloe Nevin had two previous convictions, including a theft in July 2020. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherBríd Mimnagh was the defence solicitor for both women. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherChloe Nevin was not in court as she had to attend hospital with her young child (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jul2023
    Two women in court for running out on hairdressing bill in the Midlands

    Reports the court outcome: Martina Nevin's case struck out, Chloe Nevin fined €100 with four months to pay.

    accused, Martina Nevin, female, named, irish (judged from name)Martina Nevinconvicted, Chloe Nevin, female, named, irish (judged from name)Chloe Nevin
  2. 12 Jul2023
    Longford pair in court over hairdressing row

    Reports the sentencing outcome: Martina Nevin's case struck out due to lack of previous relevant summonses; Chloe Nevin fined €100 with four months to pay, with the money directed to the injured party.

    accused, Martina Nevin, female, named, irish (judged from name)Martina Nevinconvicted, Chloe Nevin, female, named, irish (judged from name)Chloe Nevin