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Man fined $650 for 3 grams of weed

Jaheem Chiddick was on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, fined $650 at the Magistrate’s Court for having three grams of cannabis. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man was on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, fined $650 at the Magistrate’s Court in John's Hole, Tortola, for having three grams of cannabis.

Jaheem Chiddick was caught with the drug that has a street value of $30 on January 24, 2018, and was charged with one count of possession of a controlled drug.

He pleaded guilty in a previous court appearance and is facing up to two months at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) if he does not pay the fine by February 28, 2020.

Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin said Chiddick had no previous convictions and the matter did not warrant a custodial sentence.

He was ordered to return to court on March 5, 2020, to report on the status of payment of the fine.

Chiddick was not represented during the criminal proceedings.

17 Responses to “Man fined $650 for 3 grams of weed”

  • Well Well (30/01/2020, 07:48) Like (33) Dislike (0) Reply
    ONE Question. Will the Government be charge for growing and selling this same weed?
  • what (30/01/2020, 08:11) Like (28) Dislike (2) Reply
    2months for $30 weed and man getting suspended sentence with more quantity and worse crime bvi system mehson
    • wow (30/01/2020, 08:27) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
      I here saying the same thing. What a twisted System?
    • *confused emoji* (30/01/2020, 09:06) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
      His previous court appearance might have lead to the court's decision. I THINK you're not supposed to engage in anything of that nature that can make you end back up before the court. But 3.5g to me isn't even something you can sell and make a profit off of. It's just his personal meds. So it's weird either way.
  • RealPol (30/01/2020, 08:20) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ok. Justice delayed is justice denied. Jaheem Chiddick was caught on January 24, 2018 and has finally been adjudicated on January 29, 2020, two years later. True, possession and use of marijuana is against the law but the long two year wait for a small amount of it should be punishment enough. Why the hell took so long try Mr. Chiddick for a minor case?
  • b marley (30/01/2020, 08:54) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    legal ize it
  • bvi (30/01/2020, 09:09) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply

    This is a joke. Oh well, it should be a joke...

  • Environment Warrior (30/01/2020, 10:24) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    Government weed is legal weed. Little mans weed is illegal weed.So don't mess with the drug lords
  • dude (30/01/2020, 10:40) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    That must be why the gov thinks they can get rich of this ting.
  • crazy (30/01/2020, 11:27) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Come on...3 grams...give the man a break. this should have been dismissed or at least maybe a 5 dollar fine,
    Its about time to legalize this thing.
  • streets (30/01/2020, 13:37) Like (1) Dislike (12) Reply
    You doin a dam good job Crissy don't mind the talk bunch of dumb asses like they ain't know better
    • @streets (30/01/2020, 14:39) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      I too sure your love ones smoking this good sensi, stop the hate with your slavery mindset
  • Steve (30/01/2020, 15:33) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    REALLY??? $650 for $30 street value.....REALLY???
  • Yep (30/01/2020, 15:52) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    They take someone to court for 3 grams of weed? The criminal justice system in this country must be REAL busy.
  • @No Name (30/01/2020, 16:21) Like (1) Dislike (14) Reply
    It don't matter if you do the crime do the time or pay the fine simple lucky she ain send him to jail
  • Eagle Eye (30/01/2020, 23:10) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who is the real criminal here.the person with $30 weed or the person who is charging $650 for having the weed.
  • .... (31/01/2020, 07:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    These magistrates are running amok!

    Real talk.

    This type of thing needs to be put before a panel of peers to recommend the sentence.

    Abuse of power, did the magistrates not undergo training on this matter recently?

    Lets here it people what is the fine for 3 grams of weed?


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