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A Moruga man who was sentenced to five months in prison for destroying his common-law wife’s cellphone during an argument over infidelity has had his sentence varied to a reduced fine and compensation.
When interviewed by police, the 20-year-old admitted the story was a lie and she had not been kidnapped, but had gone out with a boy and did not want her boyfriend and family to know.
A magistrate who ordered a 79-year-old pensioner to forfeit a portion of the bail he took for his nephew in 2012 made a serious error when she did so, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
Magistrates are being reminded they should not be too anxious to dismiss a case without its going to trial, as the interest of justice will not be served.
The State has appealed the dismissal of a charge for failing to produce a valid certificate of insurance by a magistrate in favour of alleged gang leader Rajaee Ali in 2019.