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Public Prosecutor v Garae [2011] VUSC 329; Criminal Case 110 of 2011 (14 October 2011)

IN THE SUPREME COURT
OF THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(Criminal Jurisdiction)
Criminal Case No. 110 / 2011
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
V
MABIANO GARAE

Hearing: 14 October 2011

Before: Justice Robert Spear

Appearances: Tabisa Harrison for the State

Andrew Bal for the Accused

SENTENCE

1. Mabiano Garae, you have pleaded guilty today to 1 count of possession of cannabis. The amount involved is 2 joints or 2 small rolls of cannabis weighing a total of 0.3 g. Clearly it was just an amount for personal use. I note that the offence was committed at Parliament Park on 9 February 2011 during the Kymani Marley concert.
   
2. In line with sentences imposed for other offenders at a similar level at that time, you are convicted and sentenced to 80 hours community work. You are to report to the Court office today at 3 pm to receive the community work order.
   
3. You have 14 days to appeal this sentence if you do not accept it.
   

BY THE COURT