Kirth Smith, 45, was denied bail on Monday by city Magistrate Rhondell Weever, nearly a month after he was sent to prison after appearing before her on a robbery allegation.
This Crane Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara (WCD) man, who also listed a second address as D’Urban Street, Lodge, Georgetown, is accused of robbing Onessa Thorne on October 16, 2023, at Water Street, Georgetown, of a black purse worth $10,000 and $1 million in cash. The defendant, a father of five, has entered a not guilty plea.
At Smith’s initial court appearance, his attorney had informed the court during a bail application that his client is the only provider for his family and has no past criminal history.
The attorney had stated that his client was prepared to follow any terms imposed on bail.
Remanded: Kirth Smith
The Police prosecutor, however, had opposed bail for Smith, pointing out the seriousness of the crime and the severe punishment it carries.
The prosecutor had disclosed that Smith bought goods with the stolen money, some of which were found at the Crane address that he listed.
The prosecutor went on to state that after the Police were unable to locate Smith at the Georgetown address, they found him at the Crane address.
In response, the defence lawyer had informed the presiding Magistrate that his client would periodically visit his reputed wife at the WCD address.
The lawyer’s bail application on Smith’s behalf was denied again on Monday and the defendant was further remanded to prison. The case has been adjourned until November 27.
