Republic vs Yian Emmanuel Jules (CO 50 of 2023) [2023] SCSC 826 (11 September 2023)

The convict, with no prior convictions and no aggravating factors, is sentenced to 6 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year and a fine of SCR10,000 for possession of 10 cannabis plants, a Class B drug.

Citation: [2023] SCSC 826
Parties: Convict: Not specified
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 11 September 2023
Case Number: CO 50 of 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: Convict sentenced to 6 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year and fined SCR10,000, with default imprisonment of 6 months if fine is not paid.
Legal Topics: Drug Possession, Sentencing
Source Language: English

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Parties

Not specified

Convict

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for possession of 10 cannabis plants

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Convict sentenced to 6 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year and fined SCR10,000, with default imprisonment of 6 months if fine is not paid.

Orders

6 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year
SCR10,000 fine to be paid within 6 months