R vs Suzette (CO 59.2010) [2014] SCSC 18 (20 January 2014)
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused was in possession of 26.2 grams of Cannabis, had knowledge of the drug, and failed to rebut the presumption of trafficking. The chain of custody was properly established.
- Citation
- [2014] SCSC 18
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Ivan Suzette
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 20 January 2014
- Case Number
- CO 59.2010
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Conviction
- Legal Topics
- Drug Offences, Possession, Trafficking, Evidence, Chain of Custody
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Ivan Suzette
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused was in possession of a controlled drug
- 2 Whether the accused had knowledge of the drug
- 3 Whether the presumption of trafficking applies and is rebutted
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused was in possession of 26.2 grams of Cannabis, had knowledge of the drug, and failed to rebut the presumption of trafficking. The chain of custody was properly established.
Court Disposition
Conviction
Orders
- The accused is found guilty of trafficking in a controlled drug.
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