Man sentenced in absentia to 4 years in jail for 2023 unlawful wounding

A 22-year-old man has been sentenced in his absence to four years in prison after being found guilty of unlawful wounding by the Suddie Magistrate’s Court.
Curt Hendricks, an unemployed labourer from Capoey Mission, Essequibo Coast, was charged under Section 50 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01 for unlawfully wounding Trevor Carter, a 34-year-old labourer from the same village.
The incident occurred on April 9, 2023, at Capoey Mission.
The case was heard on January 21, before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke.
Hendricks failed to appear in court, and in his absence, the Magistrate found him guilty of the charge. He was sentenced to four years in prison.
Curt remained at large for over a week following the ruling, but on Friday, he was arrested and placed in custody.

While details on the incident are still sketchy, it was reported that Carter was assaulted by Curt and three other men on April 9, 2023. Five months later, the suspects, including Hendricks were charged with unlawful wounding.
The other accused are Sanchus Clarke, a 25-year-old labourer; Eon James, a 28-year-old chainsaw operator; and Andy Hendricks, a 26-year-old labourer.
On a previous court appearance at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court, Curt, Andy Hendricks, and Eon James pleaded not guilty and were each granted $50,000 bail.
Meanwhile, an arrest warrant was issued for Clarke, who was absent from court. The case was adjourned to October 18, 2023. It is still unclear what happened during that case.
However, despite being granted bail, Curt failed to appear for his trial, resulting in his conviction and sentencing in absentia. Authorities swiftly moved to locate him, leading to his arrest on Friday.