A carpenter, who told the court on Wednesday that he robbed a woman because he was frustrated with his financial status, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment.
Julian Corlette appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty and admitted to the charge which stated that on September 9, 2019 at Light Street, Alberttown, Georgetown, he robbed Yelena Vernell of a quantity of items valued at $59,000 and at the time he used personal violence.
Julian Corlette
The 20-year-old man, in plea of mitigation, told the court that “The morning I leave my house to go at a birthday party and we end up stopping on the seawall to get a few drinks”. He said that he received a call from “his girl” stating that some items were needed at home.
“I saw the woman walking and I walk up to her and pull the bag, I get nervous,” stated Corlette.
Police Prosecutor Annalisa Brummel, in relating the facts of the matter to the court, stated that on the day in question about 10:30h on Light Street, Alberttown, Georgetown, Corlette saw the Virtual Complainant (VC) walking in the southern direction and approached her. The court heard that he then attempted to snatch the VC’s bag, but she held on to it, which resulted in him cuffing the woman about the body and then making his good escape.
The matter was reported to the Alberttown Police Station and the father of one was later apprehended. The Prosecutor indicated to the court that the suspect was positively identified by the Virtual Complainant
