A Banjul High Court judge sentenced Kemo Jobe to ten years behind bars for robbing Lamin Touray of a mobile phone worth 8,344 dalasis. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh initially considered imposing a life sentence after finding Jobe guilty of threatening Touray with a bottle and stealing his Huawei device. The judge expressed strong disgust toward the criminal act but ultimately decided against the maximum punishment.
Jobe's defense lawyer argued that his client was young and a first-time offender, which swayed the judge's decision. Justice Jaiteh noted that Jobe appeared repentant and had seemingly learned important lessons from his criminal actions. The court invoked section 29(2) of the Criminal Code, allowing flexibility in sentencing for serious offenses.
During the sentencing, the judge highlighted his deep contempt for violent criminals who prey on innocent victims. He emphasized the severity of robbing people of their personal belongings through threatening behavior. Despite his initial inclination toward a life sentence, Justice Jaiteh ultimately chose a ten-year term as a balanced approach to justice.
Jobe's defense lawyer argued that his client was young and a first-time offender, which swayed the judge's decision. Justice Jaiteh noted that Jobe appeared repentant and had seemingly learned important lessons from his criminal actions. The court invoked section 29(2) of the Criminal Code, allowing flexibility in sentencing for serious offenses.
During the sentencing, the judge highlighted his deep contempt for violent criminals who prey on innocent victims. He emphasized the severity of robbing people of their personal belongings through threatening behavior. Despite his initial inclination toward a life sentence, Justice Jaiteh ultimately chose a ten-year term as a balanced approach to justice.
