Sentence of Four Years for Possession of Assault Rifle

A man named Rosemond Etienne has been sentenced to four years in prison after admitting possession of a banned assault rifle near his residence on Wilson Tract. The 27-year-old was charged by Magistrate Lennox Coleby with possession of a prohibited weapon and ammunition. Etienne was represented by Alphonso Lewis and Levan Johnson.

The police discovered the black Serbian AK-47, along with 21 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition wrapped in a blue cloth inside an abandoned minivan near Etienne’s house on March 19th, leading to his arrest. Following his guilty plea, Etienne’s attorney, Mr. Lewis, expressed that his client is deeply remorseful for his actions and has cooperated with the police since the beginning.

Mr. Lewis further stressed that Etienne pled guilty at the earliest chance to save the court’s time. He also revealed that Etienne is a working father. The attorney pleaded with the magistrate to show mercy and leniency in handing down the sentencing.

Magistrate Coleby, whilst delivering the sentence, instructed that Etienne will serve the 48 months at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services. During this time, he will be enrolled in plumbing and electrical classes, hinting towards giving the convict a chance at rehabilitation.

Before being taken into remand, Etienne was allowed a brief period to spend with relatives who were present in the courtroom. This action was likely meant to offer some emotional solace to the defendant and his family before he officially begins his prison term.