Fisherman pleads for “last chance” after assaulting mother

A 24-year-old fisherman from Grass Field, Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, was on Tuesday taken before the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court where he faced multiple charges, including assaulting his mother.
Ravindra Lall stood before Senior Magistrate Sunil Scarce, where six charges were read to him. He was accused of throwing missiles, using threatening and abusive language, and unlawfully assaulting his mother, Savitira Visicaar, also known as Naderia, on January 4.
In addition, he allegedly assaulted her again, causing bodily harm, on January 23 at their home. Lall was also charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding Marvin Harry on January 18.
When asked to enter his pleas, Lall pleaded not guilty to all charges involving his mother. However, for the wounding of Harry, he initially pleaded guilty with an explanation. He told the court that Harry had stolen bicycles belonging to him and his brother. When confronted, Harry allegedly denied the theft and began throwing bricks at him.
Lall claimed he had a knife in his hand at the time and only intended to push Harry away, but in the process, he accidentally stabbed him. After hearing this explanation, Magistrate Scarce altered his plea to not guilty.
During the proceedings, Visicaar made it clear that she wanted nothing more to do with her son. She refused to assist with bail, stating she did not care whether or not she had the money to pay. She also expressed her wish for him to be incarcerated and insisted that he should not return to her home.
In response, Magistrate Scarce questioned Lall about alternative living arrangements. Lall stated that his uncles would take him in, as he often went to them for food, and they had invited him to live with them. Upon hearing his mother’s rejection, Lall pleaded with her for forgiveness and promised, “This gon be my last chance.”
Despite his mother’s firm stance, Lall was granted bail in the sum of $20,000 for the unlawful wounding charge and another $20,000 for the assault against Visicaar. He was placed on self-bail for the remaining charges, with a strict condition that he must remain at least 500 feet away from his mother.
The case has been adjourned to March 17.