BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – AFTER months of waiting, Trevis Henville will to know of his punishment today (Jan. 20) for a robbery offence he committed late 2007.

Trevis and his older brother Esrette were accused of robbing Khali Pitt of Carifesta Village of his $500 RAZR phone while he was walking across George Street on October 12, 2007.

While Trevis pleaded guilty to the charge, Esrette took his chances with the jury which unanimously convicted him. Throughout the trial, however, Esrette maintained that he is guilty only of defending his brother.

According to evidence presented in the case, Pitt was on his way from lunch to work at CEMACO when he was approached by Trevis. Pitt told the court that Trevis held on to his shirt and asked him what he was doing on his turf to which he replied by demanding that he let go of his garment.

The victim said he was physically accosted and beaten by the Henville brothers along with another individual. He said they were armed with a hammer and knives.

Pitt managed to escape the attack and made his way to CEMACO, where an ambulance was summoned and he was taken to the Joseph N. France General Hospital. He was treated for stab wounds to both legs.

Esrette was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment and Trevis’ sentence was deferred.

Yesterday, at the Basseterre High Court of Justice, Trevis appeared for his sentencing hearing at which a probation officer addressed the court.

The officer said Trevis has expressed and shown the propensity to change but seems to fall victim to the influences of the area in which he lives - Newtown - which is known for its “notorious activities”.  The officer further told the court that Trevis was scheduled to begin a job yesterday (Jan. 19).

He explained, however, that Trevis is not a candidate for probation as “we do not have the necessary services to accommodate Trevis right now.” The officer classified the young man as a “security risk” not only to himself but also probationary workers.

Trevis’ mother told the court that he was supposed to commence working with his stepfather at Beaumont Park and plans were being made for him to move from Newtown to Sandy Point with his stepfather.

The relationship between Trevis and his stepfather, the mother said, is “good” and although the relationship between himself and his father was “not that good” it “has improved”.

Trevis is to return to court today for the continuation of his sentencing hearing.