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Court Dismisses Appeal For Drug/Gun Sentence

Court Dismisses Appeal For Drug/Gun Sentence

The court has dismissed an appeal from a ship crew member who was convicted of charges including importing drugs and a firearm. In June 2015, Romonito Adlawan, a national of the Philippines, pleaded guilty to importation of a prohibited weapon, importation of a controlled drug, and money laundering. The ruling said that “taking into account... Read more of this article

Romonito Adlawan Sentenced To 8.5 Years

Romonito Adlawan Sentenced To 8.5 Years

In May 2015,  36-year-old Filipino national Romonito Adlawan was charged for importation of drugs, firearm, ammunition, and he subsquently pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison. Mr. Adlwan’s lawyer Lawrence Scott advised him to seek representation from the Embassy of the Philippines in Washington DC, as it is the nearest Consulate... Read more of this article

Man Denies Firearm, Ammunition, Drug Charges

Man Denies Firearm, Ammunition, Drug Charges

In this morning’s [June 1] Supreme Court Arraignment Session, 36-year-old Filipino national Romonito Adlawan pleaded not guilty to charges involving a firearm, ammunition, drugs, and possession of cash. Mr. Adlawan said he was not guilty to importing and possessing a firearm, importing and possessing ammunition; importing and possessing cannabis;... Read more of this article

Three People Face Firearm, Ammunition Charges

Three People Face Firearm, Ammunition Charges

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [May 11],  three people — two Bermuda residents and a national of the Philippines — faced charges involving importing a firearm, ammunition and cannabis. 42-year-old Jermaine Butterfield of Sandys and 29-year-old Kimmisha Perinchief of Southampton faced multiple charges including conspiring together... Read more of this article