Before the scheduled start of his trial for attempted murder, handyman Quincy Henry yesterday morning told Justice Brassington Reynolds that he wanted to plead guilty to the charge.
As a result, Henry, called ‘Fix It,’ is now due to face sentencing on October 8th.
Appearing before the judge and jury on Wednesday at the High Court in Georgetown, Henry denied the charge when it was read to him and the start of his trial was deferred until yesterday to allow him time to retain a lawyer.
When the matter was called yesterday, however, the accused informed the court of his desire to plead guilty to the offence of attempting to murder Troy Hughes Bacchus, called ‘Fletcher.’
He was subsequently granted this opportunity after indicating that no one had forced him to change his plea.
He made it clear when asked by Justice Reynolds that the decision was of his free will.
The judge then directed the jury to formally return a verdict of guilty against Henry.
Justice Reynolds asked the prosecution to withhold presentation of the facts of its case against Henry until the sentencing, when a probation report on him is also expected to be presented.
