Verdicts rendered in cases of armed home invasions, attempted murder, and possession of firearms
The Court of First Instance in Sint Maarten has handed down sentences in cases related to attempted murder, armed robberies, and firearms possession.
In one case, the Court sentenced a man (K.M.R) to fourteen years imprisonment on Wednesday, October 27, for two armed home invasions and as a co-perpetrator of attempted manslaughter and firearm possession.
An eight-year sentence was handed down to A.L.F. for attempted manslaughter (committed several times) and possession of a firearm.
J.J.A. was convicted of complicity in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment. The judge took into account a previous conviction of August 4, 2021, for attempted manslaughter in the conviction.
Another man R.B., was sentenced to 21 months, of which six months are conditional, and a three-year probation for the possession of a firearm.
Armed robberies and the attempted manslaughter/murder using a firearm continue to be an issue in the community. These kinds of crimes contribute to a feeling of fear and unease for residents and visitors. The possession and use of a firearm is not only very threatening, but it also can lead to injuries or fatalities, thus causing the community to suffer in various ways.