Conditional discharge given to cashier who undercharged customer
A saleswoman who gave a customer an unauthorised discount was given a conditional discharge for the offence.
Lakeisha Simmons, 37, was fired from her job at the Dollar Depot in Hamilton Parish as a result, Magistrates’ Court heard.
Crown counsel Nicole Smith said a manager saw a customer enter the store and ask to purchase 24 party bags around 11.10am on April 20.
The party bags cost $3 each, Simmons charged $1.50 per item.
Simmons confessed to the manager that she had intentionally undercharged the customer.
Her lawyer, Saul Dismont, described Simmons as a single mother and the sole breadwinner for her family.
He also noted that Simmons had worked at the store for 17 years without incident.
“I think having lost her job and appearing here today, she is certainly embarrassed by it and has been punished already,” Mr Dismont said.
Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo released Simmons with a 12-month conditional discharge.
“I think no doubt the experience has been horrible enough for you,” he said.
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Published Jun 25, 2012 at 8:51 am (Updated Jun 25, 2012 at 8:51 am)