Tag: From The Courts
Appeal of 20-year sentence to be heard next year
The appeal brought by Dennis Alphonso “Sheriff” Maynard against his 20-year sentence for having two illegal guns will be heard next year.
Maynard, of Roach...
State seizes woman’s assets
The state has swooped down on a woman convicted of having a high-powered rifle, ammunition and cocaine, seizing more than half-amillion dollars in assets,...
Historic start to legal year
Yesterday's gathering at the St Michael’s Cathedral to mark the opening of the legal year was historic, in that it was the first multi-faith...
St Michael man to appear in court on drug charges
A St Michael man is expected to appear in the Oistins Magistrates’ Court tomorrow to face a number of drug charges.
Police disclosed today that...
$10 000 payout for indecent assault
Indecent assault is a “nasty and unpleasant offence” and offenders will generally be given custodial sentences, a High Court judge said yesterday.
However, the complainant...
Ex-magistrate: Go after the men
Retired magistrate Reverend Graveney Bannister is troubled by the number of men escaping prosecution for the statutory rape of girls – sometimes aided by...