A Paisley man who bought cocaine to 2 younger youngsters has been given jail time.
However as a result of size of time Kieran Robertson has spent on remand, he's allowed to return residence.
A jury discovered Robertson, 23, responsible of supplying cocaine, a Class A drug, to children aged 15 and 16 years outdated on July 10 and 11 final 12 months at a flat in Neilston’s Glen Finlet Crescent and at a flat in Thornliebank.
Defence solicitor Terry Gallanagh instructed Paisley Sheriff Court docket that Robertson, who appeared within the dock from custody, “accepts full duty for his actions however he didn't know the age of the complainers when the medicine have been supplied”.
Mr Gallanagh added: “He has been in custody since July 14 final 12 months which is the equal of a sentence of roughly 29 months.
“And this time in custody has been notably traumatic.
“He's Kind 1 diabetic and at instances in custody he was not supplied with the suitable remedy.
“He's now supplied with the suitable remedy and he has kept away from intoxication whereas in custody and he desires to keep up that.”
The courtroom was additionally instructed by fiscal depute John Penman that Robertson was present in possession of a steel pole in March 2020.
Mr Penman defined: “Round 5am on Friday, March 27, 2020, civilian witnesses noticed the accused outdoors a property on Paisley’s Neilston Street sporting a balaclava and brandishing a steel curtain pole above his head.
“He was operating in the direction of passing automobiles and the witnesses approached him to cause with him.
“One witness grabbed the pole and introduced the accused to the bottom and police have been contacted.
“He was arrested and held in custody to look at this courtroom on the Monday.”
Mr Gallanagh instructed how right now, Robertson had been given duty to take care of his gran’s canine.
He defined: “He took the canine to a buddy’s home and drink and medicines have been taken. Paranoia kicked in, phrases have been exchanged and he was of the view he was going to be robbed of his gran’s canine.
“He left the property and took maintain of this merchandise, and by that, I imply the matter arose out of circumstances and this was not a matter that was deliberate.”
Sentencing, Sheriff Tom McCartney stated: “You have been involved within the provide of a Class A drug to 2 younger folks, one in every of whom was solely 15 years outdated and that’s a really severe matter.
“My evaluation is that there isn't a different than a sentence of imprisonment.”
Robertson was sentenced to 2 years and three months backdated to his date of remand of July 14, 2021.
Relating to the steel pole, Sheriff McCartney positioned Robertson beneath supervision of the social work division for 12 months stating: “It's clear it is a pivotal second in your life.
“I’ve got here to the conclusion I may impose a comparatively quick sentence for this offence, however I believe it's higher to cope with this with a direct different.
“That is crucial and acceptable to strive give you help to deal with your offending behaviour as a result of the fact is you’ve offended repeatedly in your younger life.”
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