Client’s statement was taken under duress – Attorney
From the Courts
April 26, 2013

Client’s statement was taken under duress – Attorney

Shanique Hooper’s attorney Carlos James says a caution statement taken from his client was done under duress.{{more}}

James, on Monday, stated his objection to a statement which was taken from Hooper by investigating officer Malcolm Alexander, being admitted into evidence.

Hooper is currently on trial at the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court on a charge of theft of money from a lotto machine at Lady J Giftorium and Snackette.

It is alleged that she stole money on various occasions between September 2010 and July 2011.

The matter was adjourned to August 5 for continuation.

Magistrate Rechanne Browne-Matthias presides.

Ayanna Baptiste-DaBreo and Kareem Nelson lead the prosecution’s case.(KW)

  • FacebookComments
    • ALSO IN THE NEWS
    Front Page
    Cane Garden lass is new Miss SVG Teen
    Webmaster 
    August 11, 2026
    MISS CANE GARDEN Hannah Archibald, is Miss St Vincent and the Grenadines Teen 2026. Archibald took the crown from among seven young ladies who compete...
    Front Page
    Vincentian play headed to a stage in New York
    Webmaster 
    August 11, 2026
    THEVINCENTIAN CRIME drama “Number Seven” is headed to NewYork (NY), where, on October 24, 2026, an audience at the Nazareth Regional High School in Br...