Two fined for cannabis possession
Henry Cann entering the Magistrate's Court today July 20, 2012 to answer his charges was fined $700. Photo: Staff/VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two men facing charges of unlawful possession of cannabis were fined and dismissed today, July 20, 2012 when they appeared at the Magistrate’s Court.
Henry Cann, who officers of the Royal Virgins Police Force found in his possession, 2.2 grams of cannabis, was fined a fee of $700, with directions that it must be paid within 30 days.
Kelwyn Lindsay, who was also charged with possession of cannabis, was asked to pay a fine of 1800, with $900 to be paid to the court cashier before 3:30 p.m. today and the other $900 to be paid in 2 weeks, on or before August 3, 2012.
These decisions were made by the court of which Magistrate Tamia Richards presided.
Both were represented by Mr. Patrick Thompson, and had pleaded guilty on their first visit to court on June 19, 2012.
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