PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (28 October 2021) – The Court of First Instance handed down sentences on Wednesday 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 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.
