SOCU arrests lawyer for advising client to remain silent

Attorney at Law Tamieka Clarke flanked by her lawyers Nigel Hughes (left) and Shawn Shewram

…Police OPR launches investigation

The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) is now under fire after it arrested Attorney at Law Tamieka Clarke for reportedly advising her client to remain silent.

The move has sparked condemnation from the legal fraternity with the Guyana Bar Association calling for an immediate investigation into the incident.

Clarke is attached to the law firm of Shaun Allicock but was previously attached to the Director of Public Prosecutions’ Chambers.