Two Men Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of Cannabis

Two men who previously pleaded guilty to separate offences of unlawful possession of cannabis were sentenced at the All Saints Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

In the first matter, 48-year-old Terrance “Funk” Roberts of Federation Road appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel for sentencing after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of 267.8 grams of cannabis. Roberts was fined $5,000.00, to be paid within one (1) year.
In default, he will serve one year at His Majesty’s Prison.

In a separate matter, 32-year-old Roshawn Elliott of Potters Village also appeared before Magistrate Emanuel for sentencing after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of 1.1 pound (499 grams) of cannabis.

Elliott was fined $15,000.00 to be paid within one year. In default of payment, he will serve eighteen (18) months at His Majesty’s Prison.

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