Court lists, 18th-27th December, 2019

Wednesday, December 18

Steven Payne, 30, of Ainsdale Road, Watford. On August 16, 2019, used a vehicle without due care and attention. On same date, used a vehicle after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion in breath was 47 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes. On same date, being the driver of a vehicle failed to stop on being required to do so by a constable. Disqualified from driving for 14 months. Fine, costs: £668.

Thursday, December 19

Hamza Baaqir Ahmad, 24, of The Gateway, Watford. On February 8, 2019, used a vehicle without due care and attention. Fine, costs: £1,088. Five penalty points.

Krzysztof Jastak, 35, of Gladstone Road, Watford. On November 6, 2019, assaulted a person by beating her. Community order made. Carry out unpaid work for 120 hours within the next 12 months. Costs: £207.

Nicole Marshall, 47, of Farm Way, Bushey. On July 9, 2018, had a vehicle registered in his name which did not meet insurance requirements. Fine, costs: £70.

Friday, December 20

Reece Frank Reed, 24, of Fraser Crescent, Watford. On August 19, 2019, used a vehicle without insurance. Fine, costs: £317. Six penalty points.

Paul Yates, 46, of Exchange Road, Watford. On September 25, 2019, stole baby clothing belonging to Boots. Discharged conditionally for six months. Compensation: £177.

Monday, December 23

Jason Gumble, 26, of Hartswood Close, Bushey. On January 2, 2015, failed to surrender to custody. Fine: £80.

Thursday, December 26

Alexander Page, 20, of Nascot Street, Watford. Between June 1, 2018, and May 17, 2019, pursued a course of conduct which amounted to the harassment of a person. On November 12, 2019, failed to surrender to custody. Community order made. Carry out unpaid work for 150 hours within the next 12 months. Restraining order made. Costs: £170.

Friday, December 27

Mathan Balasubramaniam, 33, of Fuller Road, Watford. On December 25, 2019, assaulted a person by beating her. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Costs: £106.

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