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Magistrate expresses concern about ‘challenged’ man
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Walter Springette, a resident of Sea Cows Bay, appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on April 24, 2013 but was not charged by the police. There was no announcement of an offence either by the prosecution.
Youth accuses officer of harassing him
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A young man felt a measure of the law when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on April 19, 2013 on charges of indecent language and failure to stop at the sound of a siren.
Magistrate, prosecutor concerned about state of mental health in Territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At least two men appeared before the Magistrate’s Court earlier this week, including Alex Camsell and Keshaun Johnson, prompting both Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards and Senior Crown Counsel Valston Graham to express serious concern about the state of mental health issues in the Virgin Islands.
'Big Showdown' in little John’s Hole! Magistrate & Prosecutor trade off!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Things took a bizarre twist as Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards abruptly adjourned the morning’s court proceedings earlier today, December 12, 2012 after a brief exchange between herself and Principal Crown Counsel Tiffany Scatliffe.
Tamia Richards Appointed Senior Magistrate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - His Excellency the Governor Mr. Boyd McCleary, CMG, CVO acting on the advice of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission has approved the appointment of Ms. Tamia Richards to the post of Senior Magistrate.
“Desk hopping” files halt progress in drug & gun seizure trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Tamia Richards was critical of the delays caused in the trial of four men accused of gun and cannabis possession, citing the movement of files from desk to desk at the Director of Public Prosecution’s (DPP’s) office as a reason for the delays.
'Dog-bite' matter adjourned again
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Vernal Brathwaite and Israel Bahadoor will once again have to return to court following yet another request for an adjournment in their matter.
Cocaine accused further remanded
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Joel Vanterpool will have to wait a few more weeks before his matter can proceed before the court again.
Duff’s Bottom youth gets 12 mths jail time for gun possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Trevor Penn, 23, of Duff's Bottom was today, October 3, 2012, handed 12 months imprisonment for the unlawful possession of an unlicensed firearm when he appeared before Magistrate Tamia Richards.
Butler’s case adjourned, VC unable to attend court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Michael Butler, who appeared before the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, September 19, 2012, charged by the Crown for wounding, had his matter adjourned to a later date, due to the absence of the Virtual Complainant.
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