Sounds like she hasn’t been able to pay when she’s done it before. Hope she learns her lesson.

She should be out of jail before her baby is born. It seems she shouldn’t be allowed to go shopping on her own. This is one case where a person should be compelled to have counselling before being released. Mums often care for their babies in jail if they are born just before or during their time in jail if they are breastfeeding. (that seems to be the procedure in SA)

Obviously a lot more to it I hope she can turn things around before her baby is born.

Normally I’d say this was crazy however it sounds like it’s not her first offence.

Seems a little intense but hopefully baby is ok and she learned a lesson

She sounds like a serial troublemaker to me. I think it was just. Probably used her pregnancy for sympathy votes.

Considering her previous offences, I think the sentence was fair.

She sounds like a real trouble-maker! Who gets banned from a supermarket?!

I agree with this sentence.
She had 31 previous convictions and suspended sentences did not seem to work for her.
I’m sad for this lady but when she has been warned, she should have know this can’t go on.
I hope & pray this is a wake up call for her and that she seeks and gets sufficient help.
The previous convictions could indicate she has kleptomania, which is compulsive stealing. Behind compulsion is often an anxiety and fear to lose control.
One of my foster daughters has kleptomania, since September till now she has taken over 400 items !! I fear she’ll end up in the Juvenile system. She’s only 8yrs old.

they should have let her pay for it then reminded her of the ban or something, they could still have had her charged before she did that too

Seems like a harsh sentence for a small offence when you consider some of the lame sentences handed down for much worse crimes!

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 30 Nov 2018 , 4:45 am

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  I do agree with being surprised by some other sentences being small for particular crimes. I never understand the legal system and the sentences for some crimes.

Senasationalised article for click bait.

Well she was warned over and over again

The article indicates there is a history and more layers to this story. I do feel sorry for her being pregnant and going to jail – surely not pleasant.

Most mums are all going to get arrested then ! i cant count how many times i have opened something for my 20 month old to eat just to survive the shopping trip! I think i have even busted open a packet of Pringles before so this is just silly!!!!! All mums should stand up for the sister hood and say crunch for that poor woman!

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  • • cherz replied
    • 30 Nov 2018 , 9:48 am

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  It is not my intent to offend you in any way and I am not sure if or on how many instances you have actually paid for your child’s food then resumed your shopping but opening and eating products before paying for them is thief.

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    • • Ellen replied
      • 30 Dec 2018 , 4:04 am

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    Yes sure, probably there are many mums who open packages for their bubs before paying for it. But I’m sure that those who know right from wrong, will take the empty wrappers and pay for them after bubs consumed it.

It seems strange that staff wouldn’t let her pay.

They must get a lot of people eating and not paying while in store.

Well, the previous convictions have surely played a role on it. Two months looks like a long time, I agree.

A harsh sentence for a small offence!

Not really theft though because she wanted to pay for them. She opened them after staff realised she had been banned, and she insisted on paying for them. Considering she had 30+ other incidents, I think they needed to get tougher