Emanuel Azille of Cottage was this afternoon in the High Court found guilty of possession and intent to supply 12 grams of cocaine and is due to face sentencing next Monday.
Justice Birnie Stephenson-Brooks explained that for a class A drug (cocaine), Azille could either face a fine of up to $200,000 or pay three times the street value of the drugs – whichever figure is the greater – and imprisonment for life.
She told the defendant that he had the lengthiest conviction sheet that she had seen in her years on the bench.
She adjourned the matter to next Monday for sentencing in order to research the law with regards to his life sentence.
A jury of two men and seven women found Azille unanimously guilty of the two offenses after just 20 minutes of deliberation.
Azille proclaimed his innocence throughout the trial and even after he was found guilty. He had been caught by police with the said drugs at an abandoned home in Portsmouth in December 2008.
He chose to have the matter tried at the high court as opposed to a summary trial in the magistrate’s court hence a preliminary inquiry was convened.
“I am 100 percent innocent in that case,” Azille maintained when given a chance to mitigate.
He represented himself in the matter.
More details soon.
Dat judge sick history first time i hear dat and when things happen to dem so allu want 2 feel sorry 4 them
FINALLY YOUR TIME COME MANNY ALL THE TROUBLE YOU GIVE POLICE AND BEAT UP PPL LIKE JOBAL, DUTTY AND MATILDA……….YOU PLAY SMART AND CHOOSE THE HIGH COURT INSTEAD OF FACING THE MAGISTRATE BUT YOU JUST OUT SMART YOUR SELF HAHAHAHAHAHA
DARE means; ”drug awareness and reduction exercise”
Hello fellow Dominicans,let’s all put our heads together to help eradicate crime in our country .you can form groups to help sensitize the public about the effects of Drug Abuse .The DARE PROGRAM SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED IN ALL SCHOOLS TO FORM PART OF THE CURRICULUM.Many countries in the Caribbean have embarked on this program and it has proven to be very beneficial to the young people at school .This program is taught by police officers in the country where am hailing from.It has grown so significantly that parents are becoming interestingly involved.The education of drug abuse must be imbeded in the young people AND MUST START AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE STAGE.Let us stop blame so and so and lets help each other.Police Officers must always be seen as part of the community and not an enemy of the people .I lOVE ALL MY DOMINICAN PEOPLE.My prayers are with you.
It is clear that Mannie is not a drug dealer but a user.Having 12 grams of drugs is surely not enough evidence to subtantiate the charge of having in possesion with intent to supply.Most people know that Mannie is a mental case that rehabilitation should be recommended.Many of our young people on the street who are plagued by these drugs should be looked after by the GOV’T.By this I mean that all of them should be collected of the road ,placed in a home and given the neccessary treatment and counseling.My God they are part of us ,they are human beings and they too have rights to be protected and to be treated humanely.They are our brothers and sisters.Please don’t let them continue to suffer.I am certain that the politicians caught them and took them to the polls to vote because their vote was important to win their seat;Therefore it means ,their votes worth a cost and that price should be paid back in rehabilitation.Do something Prime Minister SKERRITT.
I work in a mental forensic psychiatric center.I see what drugs can do to people.Lawyers ,Teachers,Politicians, name them,nobody escapes if used continuously.They all can become mentally ill.Pay attention Dominican!!
The greatest judge is the Most High (God) All Powerful, He is more powerful on the Cocain. Mannie, my advice to you is …If you know you have been comitting this crime, Repent. Make it right with your God, and seek him for it is He alone who will plead your cause for you. While this is a harsh one on you, just accept the fact that you have to suffer the consequences of you actions. Remember that there is no mountain that God cannot move. no sickness He cannot cure. and no sin He cannot forgive.
“Jesus Christ ” is the greatest example of all this. Mark you he was not a drug offender criminal. He did good for all kind of people, and what did they do when pilate asked what must they do to him? they cried out? “CRUCIFY HIM”, ” CRUCIFY HIM”. So during your reign, when you were the real Mannie; you shared the cocain or drug money in cash or kind I should say…Many enjoyed the fruits of your track record, you as well as they would know and recall…those were the days. Today what are they saying? “JAIL HIM” How many of them are standing up for you? I pray that God put a hand and turn things around for you if you truly repent.
your time is uppppppppppppp!
yes fool,but yours is nex,very soon.
Well he was advised to elect to have his trial at the High Court by his lawyer to avoid being sentenced by Magistrate Behanzin, The facts suggest that he should have pleaded guilty at the Magistrates’ Court and mitigate before the court! He was warned by the magistrate when the election was put to him! that ‘brilli…………ant laywer’ is now sitting in his new office smiling, while this fool is heading for a seriously stiff sentence!-
i would like to ask something i was charge with poss of cocaine do they have to fine it on u or in your present for it to be poss
The man should be get a fair trial. This offense should not be based on his past record. This is an offence and not a crime. The law in this place to to crooked. Life in prison, a joke that man.
so now we judging people in court on what they did in the past – for which they have already been punished – and not on the matter at hand?
abey weh papa killing is easier than drugs thats a good message they sending there papa , but let me tell all you somthing dont be suprised that the man that kill those brothers in grandbay walk eh because is not drugs they catch with , and on the other hand u see how they have alkapoon in jail dieing and all those that they have proof that they kill walking , something will happen and then the legal system in dominica will change but it might just be to late .
First of all, life for 12 grams of cocaine id ridiculous…And anyone hires himself as a lawyer is a dam fool…
he is not a dam fool he is just a poor man who cannot help himself financially!!!!
Stop your nonesense and ignorance. He is a young strapped man, height and size, and all his senses, All he needs to do is go get himself employed constucively so that he will be able to help himself financially. He is no poor man, he has artistic talents, he should use it wisely. He is a DAMN FOOL indeed.
In Guadeloupe and Martinique they are not locking people anymore for such low quantities. Also, in Europe you would only get a low fine.
only a jack ass like you,would make a comment like this.
cases which should be tried and deserves the stiff sentencing certainly take years before trial
what kind of justice system are we living in, in DOMINICA???????????
mani ur rope reach d end
His rope may be at an end but the person who is responsible for his rope ending in this condition, their rope wil end far worse than his. Their whole generation will feel it, and they will pay big time!!!
They know who they are!!! They know what they did to him!!!!
so a drug charge racks up more time than murder charges. wow great justice and legal system. until something happen to somebody big and important. then they’ll realize that the laws from 1990 need to be updated.
Oh my god, i can believe for 12 gram of cocain a man was sent to prison for life. the muderers, child molessters, animals frecks, thieves, two tongues liars, and haters these are the ones should be facing life in prison. I am ashame of my Country, Truely not a place i will call home. The poor will die poor, Judge there are different way to skin a cat. this man can be a great help, to catch de el tigre.think puting him in prison for life for being doom. I will understand, that game will not stop.
Dominica Justice system needs a shuffling. This is B-S… Men killing and going free in Dominica. Having cocaine and killing are also felonies. IN both cases ppl lives are tampered with. What is u all problem. Well if this judge is sending this man to jail FOR LIFE they need to review all the other murder cases in D/a. This is nonsense. Stop Govt eating money
*****8top eating Govt money
ALL U TINK IS YOUNG MAN ALONE DAT DOIN IT????????? THE BIGGER DRUG DEALERS N USERS HAVE ALL D BIG JOBS IN SOCIETY
Why on earth did he choose to have his matter heard at the high court before a judge and jury. Whoever advised him should be ashamed of themselves. The is a matter which could have been heard at the magistrate court where the sentence is lighter. I hope the the judge sends him to jail for a long time. I find he is pretty silly.
LET ALL MAN PAY FOR THEIR ACT. PUT HIM ON THE CHAIR AND SHOCK HIS A… LORD FORGIVE HIM FOR HE DONT KNOW WHAT HE DID LOL
WOULD YOU LIKE THE SAME FOR YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER?
you ignorant fool,if you really know manie, you would not make that comment.and for your information, manie is not a criminal,he is a good person,who sacrifice him self, to help many, when there was no food on their table. but today you all, paint a big picture of him as Dominica’s #1 criminal.but i put a fire on that.he is not.his problems is from all the witchcraft & sorceress that dont have any good intentions for dominica, they keep destroying the future of our country. and i believe thats, what we should focus on. i will
keep praying for my friend & brother. because my god is real. and i will not stop till he gets justice.free manie. burn all witches & sorceress,they fight against everything go for the young genration.burn them… so Dominica & good Dominican’s Can live in peace. dont you? fool. the chair is for you, seat in it, & burn. ass hole.
BIG MAN, SHOULD WE REJOICE WITH YOU FOR REAPING THE FRUITS OF YOUR LABOUR?
well well from what i read mister have a wrap sheet nobody can reach yet. If he was escorted to DA by FEDS and he still making mess in DA they need to lock him up..ON THE OTHER HAND they need to do the same with he murderers they have wlking free on the streets dere….d justice system in DA need to enforce the law the CORRECT WAY
DNO, I doh even want more details…Is trash like that have young men and women going paro…De sad thing is that is MY tax money that going to feed and clothe him for life. STUPES.
I’n rum distroying people’s lives too????? Who the dealers???? Let’s jail them too.
LOL…. RUM ISNT ILLEGAL!! BUT UNDERAGED DRINKING LAWS SHOULD BE BETTER ENFORCED..
THEY CAN’T TAX THE WEED SO THEY HAVE IT ILLEGAL….. THE RUM WORSE THAN WEED
So what happens if he does not pay the fine? just checking…
then he go jail !!
well well all rope has it’s end. that man has been out in the streets way too long and his rap sheet is not just the longest here in dominica, deported from states and wanted in every french country. his crimes span the caribbean. the Big Man, the Manny has dedicated his life to spreading poison and the only regret here is that he got to destroy so many lives before being caught. a life sentence for this man is way overdue i do hope that the judge does not waste time with this one. and make sure he lock in a secure cell too……avoid another great escape.
99 days for di tief……..1 day for di watchman….
99 days for di tief……..1 day for di watchman… because on less they doh get us we never do.
those that take away peoples life they getting out is for that sheet can he face life in imprisonment non sense.
CONGRATS YOUR HONOR. Its about time someone stood up to these reprobates. In places like China or Iran this guy would be executed at least we will be feeding him for a life time . We need a bigger and much more secure jail. A super max prison. Keep ahead of this criminal elements.I SAY GOD DAMN THE PUSHER.
Mr. Azille you look very sharp and dandy in your nice suit and tie. I hope all the other criminals who wear suits like you meet the same fate as you.
Mister is looking like one of my pastor.
I really hope he gets a life sentence. Also, there are too many murderers, the death penality should be applied.
Jail all the drug dealers, have no mercy on them because the crackheads have none them selves. Jail them and don’t let them goooooohhh!!!
YOU GAT TO REDUCE DRUG DEALING WITH MORE EMPLOYMENT AND GOOD PAY CAUSE THATS ONE OF THE MAIN CAUSES ONE RESORT TO DEALING DRUGS.
Great job Judge,
So you are one of those abominable intend to eradicate and to suffocate this fragile society by spreading your mixed powder around? Teach him a lesson mad Birnie!
what is this world comin to i can evewalk on d road with out watchin my back 4 drug deaers
please… stop it.. you should be ashame of your self, you can not even spell. and want to make negative comments. you are, a liability to my country. manie is more of an asset to the country than you are. it is, people like you that is pulling dominica by the tail, causing it to make no progress… manie. you have my blessings at all times, and remember. you will always be in my heart, stay strong cause the kingdom of god will soon be at hand. dont brake down.
i meant dominica sorry for the spelling error
the justice system in doinica is sick life in prison for cocaine and muderers and rapists gets it off easy like piece of cake but time will tell omg only dominica.{life is so unfair}
i agree with you totally!!
12 yeqrs for 12 grams would be outrageous; but lifetime!!! 12 grams are less than half an ounce. Are we governed by sharia (Islamic) law? That’s why there are so many heinous crimes associated with drug dealing. They murder potential snitches instead of being put away for life. Not even the death penalty will stop drug dealing. Legalization (of some), education, rehabilitation, alternative sources of income and recreation are more effective in lessening dependence on drugs.
GIVE IT TO HIM !!!!!
WHEN I WILL GO TO VISIT HIM, I WILL SEE YOU THERE. AND ITS TRUE. SEE YOU THERE
Didn’t you guys read the article? The judge said that Manny has the longest rap sheet that she has ever seen since in her experience on the bench. Now I know this man personally and he is guilty of a lot more things than just drug dealing. This man is a menace to society…..I say lock his .. up and throw away the key!!!!!!!!! Good riddance!!!!
Venezuelan get his million dollars+his freedom back a DA man could get life=CORRUPTION
U damn lie, the million dollars went to the Tresury of the Commonwealth of Dominica! The Venezuelans got their BOAT back but NOT THE MONEY!!!
Quit lying!
that’s how they fool u dominicans
no name that’s not a dominican but a dumbminican
We need mani to speak at Our Forum. Insidepossie.com
I am a victim of the drug trade. The sentencing of the gentleman is in the hands of the Judge. We must respect the decision of the Judge since the Judge’s decision is final.
“A man who is his own lawyer has a FOOL for a client”
Famous words
Probably the possiblity of a life sentence will send the correct messsage to the lords and dons, who think they can destroy peoples lives, by peddling cocaine and other drugs in our communities. The sentencing of every drug dealer should be measurable according to their unending greed, notwithstanding the damage they leave behind!
About time. Seriously.
lolol manny is small time still that’s just 12 grams. a kg = 1000 gms. so while he’ll be going to jail for a little 0.012 kg there are packs of 1kgs are being moved about like nobody’s business.
This dude was deported from the US and even escorted by the FEDS all the way into DA. This dude is wanted in any French country. That’s just the life the man choose so if Manny gets a life sentence I’d would most propably say santa debarassa/ good riddance. To those who question the severity of the punishment wait until one of those parros break and open your house , your car or business. Or even more wait until a brother or sister become a victim , one way or another of thi horrible substance. If many and others are in jail just maybe we will destroy Manny’s supplier.
I agree with you he is my cousin known him all my life and i can’t say any thing good about that wicked brat.please send manny stocky.just spoiling my dam…… surname evil bastard spoiling people children .
YES….. YOU CALL YOUR SELF HIS COUSIN, COUSIN IS AT HEART. HE SACRIFICE HIS LIFE FOR YOU, WITH THE DRUGS MONEY, AND TOOK GOOD CARE OF YOU. SO, YOU HAVE WINGS KNOW? KEEP FLYING, LET ME SEE HOW HIGH YOU CAN FLY… YOUR UNGRATEFUL SPINELESS ROACH…… THATS HOW YOU REWARD HIM? WITH EVIL? PIG… PIGS CANT FLY, BUT I WILL BE WAITING WHEN YOU FALL.
so u mean to tell me a man charged for murder going in for 7 years sometimes not for a day but for drugs he could face lifetime injustice I say… I wonder WHY? the law is for one set and the man that trying to help his self in that hard economic crisis can face lifetime in jail…. Dominica getting worst… them damn judges need to learn the law is for all crimes they must be getting paid under the table
JUST THINK FOR ONE MINUTE, A MURDERER MAY KILL ONE PERSON, BUT A DRUG DEALER WILL (FACT) KILL (1000,S) BY THE TIME HE STOPS PEDDLING HIS POISON ON THE STREETS , LOCK HIM UP GIVE EACH AND EVERYONE OF THEM LIFE IN JAIL, A DRUG DEALER IS MOST DANGEROUS PERSON TO ANY SOCIETY, BE IT MY BROTHER, HIS SON ,MY SISTER, HER DAUGHTER, EVEN MY GRANDMOTHER LIFE IN PRISON.
YOU DAMN LIE
Marigot you lie you would not want to see your family in jail.
WELL LEMMME KNOW WHAT YOU DO FOR A LIVING IF ITS NOT A LEGIT 9-5 AND YOU WILL FIND OUT , CONTINUE TO WALK AND LOOK BEHIND YOU , YOU WILL SURELY FIND OUT WHAT SNITCHING IS ALL ABOUT I WILL PUT YOUR NAME RIGHT HERE FOR THE WORLD TO KNOW .
You can’t blame the judge for enforcing the law. She didn’t the write law. She is being very reasonable to take time to do her research before she cast judgment.
It should be the death sentence cause many could die because of him.
dont worry, the chinese system i gonna be employed here. death to all rapists, drug dealers and murderers.
Who ever you are you need to research the DAMAGE that these drugs do to people. Many of the users KILL STEAL DESTROY other’s to maintain their drug habbit. The judge is right. I some other countries they face a FIRING SQUAD when caught with drugs. The other users and suppliers need to know that there is a price to pay for illegal drugs.
DA Citizen in the US.
hmm u must have no idea…….check out the man history.
if you only knew that guy….you would be singing a different song!
who was that guy? so many killers walking the streets around us who kill and will continue to kill do u know them?
this man is no criminal like people say. This man is by no means a criminal……if you only knew that man, people would just leave him alone. Most of the people who are talking bad about him is the people he help already, people he feed and people he clothe, and it was not with drug money either. When he was in the US and french country he was feeding everybody. But the good time is over so send him to jail……ungrateful Dominicans, I will hear about all of all you!!!!
Please remove my name from leave a response column I only spoke on increase tourist to our lovely country two weeks ago
u shoulda hired ma dyer,,,,, now u will pay 3 times as much,,,, they won’t send u jail man they love the money fadda,,,,,, now cottage hhhmmmm can somebody say ‘SKERRO’
IS THAT BIG-MAN? MANI
Yes!
Oops my mistake. 12 grams, even worse
do u know what is a gram? u must find out.
He represent himself? And he could have probably gotten away with a fine for that. Mr is a fool. But 20grams for life. I don’t wanna know if he had a kilo
He is not a fool. This man is a very intelligent man but he simply don’t have the money!!!
Then what kind of drug dealer is he? where is the money? who has it? Mr. is not the manie I know…the judge is wasting her time on an ill person. I call that taking advantage of a helpless man. you want to make an example of someone, go get the business owners openning businesses like wild fire.
I agree with that. If he was he would have money to get the best lawers to represent him. Besides he is infact a mental case and everyone seem to think is drugs. We are all criminals in one way or the order…ask the the law makers. where is the 12grams? They already make millions on it and the man have to go lifetime. Investigate them
i know the coke bad!!!! but all the murderers allu have walking the streets ….the one that shot the grandbay guy in the carnival, the one that shot the guy at bordeaux grandbay,the shooting at mahaut macky just to name a few ….so what’s UP WITH MURDER IN MY COUNTRY!!!!!If we continue to use the justice system as an assembly line we will soon end up like St.Lucia ehh
When people are convicted for crimes related to ganja you people make noise and say that it should be lagalized and that the police should go after those that are dealing the coke. Now her is one of the coke dealers/suppliers caught and being sentenced and its a problem because its the murderers that police should be going after. I am sick and tired of the constant complaining in this forum.
True say
well remain sick jis vormie, pasque all the damn time murderers getting away …like my police friend tell me ..”is best u kill somebody(God Forbid) than they catch me with a joint ehh.I not saying it right but alas ppl saying he is a papa my foot!
we kn ow where the papa’s are with their big jobs and rides…..we know where they are whenthey are given a task to serve and protect the masses yet they ride around with 140,000 dollar vehicles on a 1800 dollar salary.
Go in the high offices and find the real papas
dem murders you talk about dia is drug related
so u must go after the source
Mouse death had nothing to do with drugs he was not a drug dealer
It was a matter of time…!
Maybe he might get some leniency if he sells out his supplier…?!
stupse, a big man like that
Lol..my sentiments exactly! i even found it laughable