R vs Woodcock (Criminal Side: CO 90.2008) [2013] SCSC 132 (10 December 2013)

R vs Woodcock (Criminal Side: CO 90.2008) [2013] SCSC 132 (10 December 2013)

The evidence established that Marc Woodcock played a key role in the conspiracy to purchase heroin, including making payment and checking the drugs, and all elements of conspiracy in count three were proved beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
[2013] SCSC 132
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Brigitte Mancienne; Accused: Marc Woodcock
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
10 December 2013
Case Number
Criminal Side: CO 90.2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Conviction on count three, acquittal on count four
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Conspiracy Drug Trafficking

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Brigitte Mancienne

Accused

Marc Woodcock

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Marc Woodcock conspired to commit trafficking in a controlled drug
  2. 2 Whether prosecution proved the elements of conspiracy beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence established that Marc Woodcock played a key role in the conspiracy to purchase heroin, including making payment and checking the drugs, and all elements of conspiracy in count three were proved beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Conviction on count three, acquittal on count four

Orders

  • Marc Woodcock found guilty of conspiracy to commit trafficking in a controlled drug (count three)
  • Marc Woodcock acquitted of count four