By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
A 20-year-old man had a tearful embrace with his mother before he was sent to prison for 18 months after admitting to a gun charge yesterday.
Lamarre Jeanlouis appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley for the continuation of his trial on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of ammunition.
Mark Penn represented the accused. Inspector Deon Barr served as prosecutor.
Police stopped Jeanlouis and a male accomplice on a track road near Wilson Street on April 4, 2023. The defendant was arrested after police found a silver and black .40 Smith & Wesson pistol with seven rounds of ammunition tucked in his waist.
In his latest court appearance, Jeanlouis reversed his earlier stance and pleaded guilty.
Magistrate Reckley commended him for taking responsibility for his actions, knowing that doing so would result in a custodial sentence.
Jeanlouis was ordered to serve 18 months at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services, during which time he must enrol in a trade course. The defendant must further pay a fine of $2,500 or risk an additional six months in custody. He was informed of his right to appeal sentencing within seven days.
Tears streamed down the young defendant’s face as he was allowed a final moment with relatives before being taken into remand.
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