Labourer Sentenced to One Month for Domestic Violence Against Wife
A 32-year-old labourer, Kevin Roberts, was sentenced to one month in jail after admitting to assaulting his wife, Annalisa Francis, in Essequibo. The case was decided at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court under the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act.
Kevin Roberts, a 32-year-old labourer from Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, has been sentenced to one month in prison for assaulting his wife, Annalisa Francis. The incident occurred on March 9, during which Roberts physically assaulted his spouse.
He faced legal proceedings at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court, presided over by Magistrate Tamieka Clarke. Charges were filed under Section 21 of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act, Chapter 8:02.
Roberts admitted guilt to the charges, leading to the judicial decision for his confinement.
In conclusion, Kevin Roberts received a one-month prison sentence for the assault of his wife, Annalisa Francis. This case highlights the judicial system’s response to domestic violence, reinforcing legal accountability through the application of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act.
Original Source: newsroom.gy
