Woman beater and thieves sentenced by magistrates this week

Cornwall: So, it’s been a busy week for the magistrates over in Cornwall. They’ve been dealing with a bunch of cases, from minor offenses to some pretty serious stuff. It’s interesting to see how the legal system works, right? Everyone starts off in front of the magistrates, and if things are serious enough, they get sent up to the crown court.

If someone admits to what they did, they can get sentenced right away. But if they say, “Not me!” then the case gets pushed back for a trial. The courts are open to the public, and reporters are there to keep an eye on things. It’s like having a front-row seat to justice.

Recently, a few folks were sentenced in Bodmin and Truro. For instance, Christopher Hart, a 66-year-old from Dartmouth, got fined for speeding. He was caught going over the limit on two different occasions. Then there’s Stoil Manchev, 44, from St Austell, who also faced penalties for speeding. He’s looking at a six-month disqualification.

Gordon Davis, 61, from Tiverton, was caught speeding in a 20mph zone and got a fine and a short disqualification. Andrew Lashbrook, also 61, was fined for speeding in Okehampton. It seems like a lot of people are having trouble sticking to the speed limits.

Then we have Gary Thornton, 41, from Camborne, who got into some serious trouble. He interfered with a vehicle, stole a wallet, and even attempted to steal from a woman. He ended up with an eight-week prison sentence. Ouch!

Simone Pivetti, 35, from St Austell, was caught with cocaine and had to forfeit it. Shaun May, 54, from Newquay, had a rough day too. He was driving under the influence of drugs and had a bunch of illegal substances on him. He got a community order and a hefty amount of unpaid work.

Lastly, Connor Blackford, 23, from Falmouth, was sentenced for assaulting a woman and damaging her property. He’s on a community order now. It’s a lot to take in, but it shows how the courts are working to keep things in check.