A confectionery vendor on Tuesday appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts and was fined $10,000 by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for obstructing traffic.
Sharon Lall, 40, of Tushen Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, admitted to the offence.
The charge alleged that on August 15, 2018, while at the Stabroek Market Bazaar in Georgetown, she caused an obstruction to road users in the vicinity.
Facts presented to the court stated that on August 15, City Constables were on patrol duty when they observed the defendant selling confectionery on a drinks case.
The constables approached the defendant and told her of the offence. She was subsequently arrested and charged.
In plea of mitigation, Lall told the court that the City Constables are in a habit of verbally abusing her. Further, she explained that on the day of the incident, the Constable told her she was in the middle of the road, and she in response told him why he don’t fix his house (since he is trying to fix everything).
City Lance Corporal Goodman, who prosecuted the matter, informed the court that Lall was charged previously with offenses of similar nature along with other criminal charges.
After listening to both sides, Chief Magistrate McLennan fined the woman $10,000.
