A THIEF has been given a year to prove she can stop committing crime and keep off drugs.
Diane Mavis Muirhead, 29, asked to be locked up when she was arrested as her life was in such a state, Barnsley Magistrates' Court was told.
Eric Bray, defending, said Muirhead had a methadone prescription and her benefits stopped and went back on heroin.
"There's hope," said Mr Bray. "During her 34 days in prison on remand, her methadone prescription gas been restored and she's managing well.
"When she is released, the prescription will continue."
Felicity Hemlin, prosecuting, said Muirhead, of Bond Street, Wombwell, targeted a branch of Poundstretcher twice. She stole almost £200 worth of bed linen.
Muirhead, who admitted two thefts, was ordered to undergo 12 months of supervision and to attend a project for women. She was also ordered to pay £194.87 in compensation, costs of £85 and a £60 victim surcharge.
