A lawyer has made a call to “arrest the van culture” by imposing custodial sentences rather than fines on omnibus drivers when they appear before the court for traffic offences. Grant Connell, who was appearing in court on behalf of Jason Burnett of Chauncey, made the suggestion on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution placed the High Court in a conundrum when an application was made to increase an indictment for some men who had been granted bail for killing and dismembering a man.
A teenager from Lowmans Windward was given a suspended sentence, ordered to complete community service, and join a Police Youth Club after pleading guilty to possession of a illegal firearm. Jaheem Durrant, 17, appeared at the Serious Offences Court before Senior Magistrate, Colin John, for the facts and sentencing of a gun possession charge that was laid against him. The facts read that on January 6, 2024, around 11:20 a.m,.
A fisherman who was charged for attempted murder, wounding with intent, unlawful use of firearm, and use of firearm for commission of an offence has been acquitted of all charges.