A 36-year-old sawman was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to discharging a loaded firearm with intent at a police constable on the Essequibo Coast. Dhanraj Persaud, also known as Javin or Beer, from Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, appeared before the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Courts on Friday, before Magistrate Tariq Mohamed.
Persaud was charged with discharging a loaded firearm with intent, contrary to Section 55(a) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. The offence was committed on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Onderneeming Sand Pit and involved Police Constable Ramesh Singh, who is attached to the Suddie Police Station. When the charge was read to the accused, he was not required to plead as the offence is indictable. However, an Application for Summary Disposal (AJA) was made by the prosecution, after which Persaud pleaded guilty.
Following his plea, Magistrate Mohamed sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment.
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