A man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after he admitted to a robbery charge when he appeared before Magistrate Dylan Best at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
Orlando Klass pleaded guilty to the charge which stated that on September 2, 2016, at Wellington Street, Georgetown, he robbed Denise Griffith of $75,000 in cash
The prosecution’s case contended that on the day in question, the Virtual Complainant visited a Robb Street, Georgetown bank and shortly afterwards the accused walked up to her and grabbed the cash out of her hand. A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) officer witnessed what transpired and gave chase.
Klass was apprehended by the GDF officer and the money was recovered from his right pants pocket.
The defendant was remorseful and pleaded with the court for leniency.
Griffith, who was present in court, told the defendant that he could not be stealing people’s money that they worked hard to acquire.
Magistrate Best took into account that the fact the defendant was remorseful and it was his first conviction, hence for the lenient sentencing.
