to possessing two offensive weapons.

Police stopped Albert Eugene Allen, 21, of Parsons Road, at 9.55 p.m. on January 21 on Parsons Road and searched him.

When a cosh and a four-inch combat-style knife were found, Allen told Police: "Look, they're both for self defence.'' Allen pleaded guilty in Magistrates' Court to possessing both weapons, but claimed that he was on the sidewalk outside his property.

Magistrate Edward King told Allen: "I have to sentence you, you did have a weapon as charged.'' He sentenced Allen to three months for possessing each of the weapons. The sentences are to run concurrently.

Allen, who had last summer received a six-month prison sentence which was suspended for two years for an unrelated matter -- also had that sentence activated. He will therefore spend the next nine months in prison.

HOMELESS MAN JAILED FOR HAVING DRUG GEAR CTS Homeless man jailed for having drug gear A homeless man will serve six months in prison for possessing an instrument for smoking crack cocaine.

Magistrates' Court heard that 27-year-old Andrew Gavin Arorash was searched by Police after being chased by a Safeguard Security officer on Par-la-Ville Road on October 11.

Prosecutor Insp. Kenrick James said Police went to Par-la-Ville Road after being tipped off a man was trespassing on Holmes, Williams and Purvey property. They saw Arorash running southward before he stopped and sat on the steps of M.R. Onions Restaurant.

Arorash reportedly told Police: "I wasn't doing anything. I wanted to sleep in one of the old cars.'' Arorash was searched at Hamilton Police Station, where a razor, a ball of steel wool, and a piece of plastic tubing were found. When questioned, he told Police: "I broke my pipe today.'' After questioning Arorash, an exasperated Magistrate Edward King said: "Man you fellows come in here and hurt my head!'' Mr. King ordered an absolute discharge for trespassing, but sentenced Arorash to six months at Westgate Correctional Facility for possessing the drug equipment.

TALKATIVE MAN CLASHES WITH MAGISTRATE CTS Talkative man clashes with magistrate A talkative Oscar Riley risked a jail term and tried the patience of Magistrate Edward King in court this week.

Riley, 26, of South Avenue Southampton, pleaded guilty to knowingly receiving a stolen Honda Scoopy cycle worth $2,500.

The court heard that Leonard Pedro locked his cycle at home on the afternoon of October 22, last year, and the next morning found it missing.

Police attended an accident three days later and under questioning Riley admitted that he was the owner, had paid $300 for the cycle, and had no vehicle licence or key.

When asked if he had anything to say in his defence Riley said: "I made a mistake as a man, so I have to pay.'' He continued: "You work hard and don't get any bargains in this country.'' "And don't you think that Mr. Pedro worked for his bike?'' Mr. King interjected. "You can be wrong and strong as you like, but not when you come into court!'' Mr. King told Riley that he would receive a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.

As a result of this a long exchange ensued between Riley and King. Riley was loudly advised by the gallery and one lawyer to be quiet. The exchange ended with Mr. King telling Riley: "Thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not receive stolen property, thou shalt not break the law.'' An obstinate Riley shot back that he did not feel that he had done anything wrong.

Mr. King paused and quietly told Riley: "If I had known that before I would have given you six months in jail straight away!''