Laborer Sentenced to One Month Imprisonment for Domestic Assault

Kevin Roberts, a laborer, was sentenced to one month in prison for assaulting his wife, Annalisa Francis, in Essequibo. He admitted guilt and the case was adjudicated under the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act.

Kevin Roberts, a 32-year-old laborer from Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, was sentenced to one month in prison for beating his wife, Annalisa Francis. His case was heard at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court by Magistrate Tamieka Clarke. The assault occurred on Sunday, March 9, and was prosecuted under Section 21 of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act, Chapter 8:02.

In summary, Kevin Roberts was sentenced to one month of imprisonment after admitting guilt to the charge of assaulting his wife. This case underscores the legal ramifications of domestic violence and the judicial system’s role in addressing such offenses.

Original Source: newsroom.gy