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$400 robbery defendant gets $100,000 bail

Mar 15, 2014 News

A West Ruimveldt man who allegedly robbed his former prison buddy of $400 at knife point was placed on $100,000 bail when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry, yesterday.
Orlando Lawrence, a miner of Lot 643 West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, pleaded not guilty the charge which read on March 12 at Stabroek Market, Georgetown, being armed with a knife, he robbed Sherwin Clarke of $400.
According to the facts related by Police Prosecutor Michael Grant, the defendant and virtual complainant became acquainted while serving time in prison.
Grant said that around 22: 45hrs on the day in question, the victim was at the Ferry Stelling, when the defendant came up to him with a knife. Lawrence placed the weapon to Clarke’s neck and took the money from his pocket.
Lawrence was not represented by an attorney yesterday, but asked the court for leniency.
The man told the court that he was celebrating his birthday yesterday. He said on the day in question he gave Clarke the money to purchase something for him.  He added that the man left with his bicycle and after three hours he met him in Georgetown and he was unwilling to return the money. Thus, Lawrence said that he grabbed Clarke and demanded his money.
He said that he cannot afford the bail.
The Chief Magistrate however reminded him that armed robbery is a serious offence. The case was put off to April 11.
Lawrence’s bail was granted on the condition that he reports to the Brickdam Police Station fortnightly commencing March 28.

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