article_snippet.sent: Mr Dhillon began offending from the age of 11, and has clocked up dozens of court appearances.
article_snippet.sent: At the age of 18 he was out of prison and had offended again, but was given a 'second chance' by magistrates.
article_snippet.sent: Just three days later he was back again.
article_snippet.sent: From then on he stuck to low level crimes to feed he drug habit.
article_snippet.sent: he boasted after one court appearance he would be back and returned just 48 hours later on suspicion of taking a car.
article_snippet.sent: The 15-year-old was then placed on a supervision order despite a report to magistrates that he was a danger to the public.
article_snippet.sent: Magistrates tried to provide he with a string of second chances and opportunities to rehabilitate he - but each time he re-offended.
article_snippet.sent: This was later cut on appeal but by March 2002, aged 18, he was back behind bars again after admitting two new offences - three days after being given yet another 'last chance' by magistrates.