A prisoner accused over the alleged sale of rental cars belonging to National Car Rental and Samoana Car Rental has been denied legal aid.
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Vaioleti Stowers and Grant Newman Holland both appeared before Chief Justice, His Honour Patu Tiava’asue Falefatu Sapolu on Monday.
Three weeks ago, Stowers made an application through the Court Registrar for legal aid.
But her application has been denied.
No reasons were given in Court.
On Monday, Stowers told Chief Justice Patu that she wishes to be given an opportunity to find another lawyer on her own expense.
His Honour Patu granted the application and adjourned the matter for two weeks to allow Stowers to find a lawyer.
Last week, Prosecutor Rexona Titi, of the Attorney General’s office withdrew five charges against both defendants. The accused man and woman initially faced 17 charges.
Ms. Titi however, confirmed that there are now 12 remaining charges. Mr. Holland has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.
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