From the Courts
April 26, 2013
Client’s statement was taken under duress – Attorney
Shanique Hooperâs 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 Magistrateâs 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 prosecutionâs case.(KW)