Labourer Sentenced to One Month Imprisonment for Domestic Assault

Kevin Roberts, a 32-year-old labourer, was sentenced to one month in prison for beating his wife, Annalisa Francis, in Essequibo. He pleaded guilty to the charge at Suddie Magistrate’s Court, which was filed under Section (21) of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act.

Kevin Roberts, a 32-year-old labourer, has been sentenced to one month in prison for assaulting his wife, Annalisa Francis. This incident occurred on Sunday, March 9, in Queenstown, located on the Essequibo Coast. Roberts appeared before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court, where he admitted to the charge.

The charge against Roberts was filed under Section (21) of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act, Chapter 8:02. The court proceeded to issue a sentence following his guilty plea to the assault charge, reflecting a swift judicial response to domestic violence incidents in the region.

In summary, Kevin Roberts received a one-month prison sentence after admitting to the assault of his wife, highlighting the legal consequences for domestic violence. The case underscores the judiciary’s commitment to addressing such offenses promptly and seriously, ensuring the protection of victims in the community.

Original Source: newsroom.gy