Crispin v R (SCA 15 of 2013) [2015] SCCA 28 (28 August 2015)

Crispin v R (SCA 15 of 2013) [2015] SCCA 28 (28 August 2015)

The conviction was upheld because the trial judge's findings on the credibility of the prosecution witnesses, including the victim, were supported by corroborative evidence and there was no credible reason to accept the defence's claim of fabrication.

Citation
[2015] SCCA 28
Parties
Appellant: Francis Crispin; Respondent: The Republic
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
28 August 2015
Case Number
SCA 15 of 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Supreme Court Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed
Legal Topics
Sexual Assault, Indecent Assault, Appeals, Credibility of Witnesses
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sexual Assault Indecent Assault Appeals Credibility of Witnesses

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Parties

Francis Crispin

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Supreme Court Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for sexual assault was supported by the evidence
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in accepting the prosecution's case over the defence's claim of fabrication
  3. 3 Whether the sentence was manifestly harsh or excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was upheld because the trial judge's findings on the credibility of the prosecution witnesses, including the victim, were supported by corroborative evidence and there was no credible reason to accept the defence's claim of fabrication.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed

Orders

  • Appeal is dismissed on both conviction and sentence