A YOUNG woman who spent the festive period in Cornton Vale for throwing household items at police has been admonished for time served.

Danielle Hall (20), of no fixed abode, appeared at Alloa Sheriff Court on 8 January charged with assaulting the two officers on 26 November 2014.

She had only just been granted bail — against her wishes — during a court hearing on 24 November.

Her defence team argued that she was turned away from the housing department, after initially being assured of her own accommodation.

She then began a drinking session with friends, one so heavy that she required hospital treatment, and soon found herself back in custody.

Depute fiscal Marie-Claire Chaffey told the court: “At 2.10am on the day libelled, police were called following a disturbance at the locus.

“They knocked on the door and were eventually granted entry to the property where they saw the accused and two other people.” She continued: “They later left and while they were returning to their car, the accused appeared at an open window and threw an e-cigarette at them along with a nasal hair trimmer, a pill bottle, an aerosol and another pill bottle.

“Police then had to gain access to the flat through the council and the accused was then arrested and taken to Falkirk police station.

“At this point officers noted that she appeared extremely intoxicated and had to be taken to Forth Valley for medical assessment.” Hall had previously opposed the granting of bail when she appeared before Sheriff David Mackie on 24 November.

However, the submission was refused, with Sheriff Mackie saying: “I have gone to considerable lengths to keep you out of jail today.

“It is simply not the place for you and I don’t feel you are the best person to judge what should happen to you.” Hall was released from custody on the understanding that she would be provided emergency accommodation from the housing department.

But she said she was turned away and went to a friend’s house where she then began a session of heavy drinking before being arrested for throwing the household items at police.

She appeared again from custody on 18 December for the offence with Sheriff Donald Ferguson presiding.

On that day, she did apply for bail and her defence lawyer Gary Munro argued that she was ready to re-establish her life and that her release would be a ‘first step in standing on her own two feet’.

However, Hall was denied bail by Sheriff Ferguson and, as a result, she spent the festive period in custody.

Appearing before Sheriff Mackie on 8 January, Hall was defended by Jim Savage who said: “I submit that this not a case were custody is appropriate.

“Ms Hall has been in custody since the end of November and I wonder if the court would move to admonish her based on time served.” He added: “A doctor has said that her problems are related to drink and drugs. She also has no form of support available to her and that has been a factor in her offending.

“However, she has been offered the chance to engage with the Shine project for female offenders.” After hearing the submission from Mr Savage, Sheriff Mackie said: “I take account of a community payback order that is still in place and the time you have spent in custody.

“This offence wouldn’t normally warrant any time in custody so I feel that has more than met the requirement for punishment.

“I’ll admonish you on the charge, however, please note that the CPO is still in effect.”