Thread: Bali drug boy sentenced to 2 months jail

A CENTRAL Coast teenager charged with buying marijuana in Bali has been sentenced to two months jail.

The 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named, cried when a judge found him guilty of purchasing 3.6 grams of marijuana from a street seller, and carrying it in his shorts pocket.

The teenager has already spent almost two months in a Balinese prison, which means he will be due for release on December 4, and home for Christmas.

Judge Amser Simanjuntak told the boy his behavior was "shameful" and requested he undergo rehabilitation in Australia.

Chief Prosecutor Gusti Gede Putu Atmaja had requested the teen be sentenced to three months jail, under the serious Indonesian Narcotics Law.

He said he would not appeal the sentence.

The teenager's lawyer Muhammad Rifan said the outcome was better than the possible three months jail.

The boy was arrested on October 4, after allegedly buying 3.6 grams of marijuana from a street seller in Kuta.

He has been in police custody ever since.

The sentence takes into account the time the boy has already served, meaning he will be released in 10-days time.

He also was given a 2000 rupiah fine, which equates to 22 cents.

The boy's father stood behind him and rested his hand on his son's shoulder for support, as the judge read out his sentencing.

Bali boy will be home to Australia in 10 days | thetelegraph.com.au

I thought so, too. But I think that's what he was fined!
Go figure, as they say.

I wrote this comment on Jakarta Globe, earlier today:

Not sure what this young boy has learned, apart from the fear of being in custody and the sentence he could have got.
As it stands, sounds unusually lenient to me. And fined a whopping Rp 2,000. Talk about being "lucky".

Gilbert, did you not know? Since recently no more lights at the end of the tunnel;

Originally Posted by Markit

3) keep your eye on dad when the check lands

The cheque will NOT cover the out of pocket expenses.