Comments on: Dismont: Treatment For Vulnerable Individuals

By: Navin Johnson

Navin Johnson — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 20:20:06 +0000

Judge asked if the defendant knew why he was there and he said no..Judge then asked if he would remember if he was remanded for a week….The young man has challenges which were ignored and duty counsel was useless….sad situation….the Magistrates speech is difficult to understand at the best of times..

By: eyes wide open

eyes wide open — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 13:10:35 +0000

a disturbance took place. I wasn’t there,your s words,

HEARSAY!

By: MM

MM — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:51:48 +0000

I heard another version of the situation a few minutes, and it appears the defendant was afforded his rights , and the course taken by the Court was correct. Ms. Dismont can intercede on the defendant’s behalf, make some contacts. and make certain representations thru the duty counsel. If the defendant was playing the system , then that is a totally different matter and he will have to face the consequences.

By: MM

MM — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 11:24:40 +0000

The Courts usually have duty counsel on hand to assist persons needing representation , Ms. Dismont says the person appeared unaware of his surroundings, and did not respond appropriately , the magistrate reprimanded the individual , a disturbance took place. I wasn’t there , so I can’t say if the proceedings we’re fair. The magistrate if he felt the person needed help , usually would take a few minutes to explain to the person what his rights are and options , however if mentally challenged , then he may have been remanded for evaluation and the public’s safety. Perhaps more might be shared by the Court at a later date, have at this time regard that this matter, at this time is before the Court and must proceed to it’s final conclusion, subject to any appeal.