R vs Morin (Criminal Appeal Side No. 05 of 2012) [2013] SCSC 36 (5 April 2013)

The appellant was found guilty because he engaged in pig breeding without the required licence from the Licensing Authority, and ignorance of the law is not a valid defence.

Citation: [2013] SCSC 36
Parties: Appellant: Cherubin Morin; Respondent: The Republic
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 5 April 2013
Case Number: Criminal Appeal Side No. 05 of 2012
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Pig Breeding Without Licence, Mistake of Fact, Licensing Requirements, Sentencing
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Licensing Law Pig Breeding Without Licence Mistake of Fact Licensing Requirements Sentencing

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Parties

Cherubin Morin

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant was guilty of engaging in pig breeding without a licence from the Licensing Authority
2 Whether mistake of fact or ignorance of law is a valid defence
3 Whether the sentence imposed was harsh or excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was found guilty because he engaged in pig breeding without the required licence from the Licensing Authority, and ignorance of the law is not a valid defence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

conviction and sentence affirmed