yesterday when he was told he could get more time.

Llewellyn Foster Douglas, 44, of Curving Avenue, Pembroke, was set to appeal a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply on Court Street in April this year.

He told the Chief Justice that his lawyer Elizabeth Christopher was absent.

When questioned by Chief Justice Austin Ward, Douglas told the court he had applied for legal aid back in April and had recently spoken to Ms Christopher at Westgate Correctional Facility.

Mr. Justice Ward told Douglas that legal aid was not guaranteed and he might have to persuade Ms Christopher otherwise.

Crown counsel Larry Mussenden told Mr. Justice Ward the Crown will ask for an increased penalty if there was an appeal.

"You could get more,'' Mr. Justice Ward told Douglas. "The Court of Appeal said you can get double.

"I am sticking with my two and a half years,'' Douglas responded. "I really do not want any more time in Westgate.'' Chief Justice Austin Ward