Wilkie Arthur
Freelance Court Correspondent
When the court opened and Plea and Directors Hearings convened on Thursday April 25th Justice Chris Selochan was set to hear the matter of Bible Street robbery accused JOSIAH PARFAIT, however, his attorney Ms Sheena Mair asked that his matter be put to the next PDH on May 31st.
Her reason, information from the Office of the DPP important to the defence of her client.
The judge granted Ms. Mair’s request in the interest of justice.
In a separate matter, WILFREDO WILLIAMS and JONATHAN HANDFIELD both jointly charged with kidnapping and other serious offenses matters were put to next Plea and Direction Hearing on May 31st.
JONATHAN HANDFIELD did not have a lawyer and had not applied for legal aid as yet.
Mrs Lara Maroof Misick was ready to proceed with the arraignment for her client WILFREDO WILLIAMS but both Mrs. Maroof Misick and his Lordship agreed to the adjournment, giving HANDFIELD some time to apply for legal aid on these very serious charges against him.
Additionally, RODNEY SILVER had his matter deferred to a new court date with a bail hearing set Wednesday May 10th.
Finally, there was due to be sentencing for Ambulance Driver/Paramedic TERRELL JOSEPH. That has been adjourned to May 29, 2024. His attorney, Lara Maroof Misick sought the adjournment, admitting she had not yet completed the requested submission on behalf of her client.
