Labrosse v R (CN 77/2013) [2015] SCSC 179 (12 June 2015)

Labrosse v R (CN 77/2013) [2015] SCSC 179 (12 June 2015)

The appeal against conviction and sentence is dismissed as the prosecution evidence was corroborated, material facts were admitted by the appellant, and the sentence imposed was just, appropriate, and proportionate to the seriousness of the offence.

Citation
[2015] SCSC 179
Parties
Appellant: Jules Labrosse; Respondent: The Republic
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
12 June 2015
Case Number
CN 77/2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld
Legal Topics
Possession of Controlled Drugs, Appeal Against Conviction, Appeal Against Sentence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Possession of Controlled Drugs Appeal Against Conviction Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Jules Labrosse

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether material contradictions existed in the prosecution evidence
  2. 2 Whether failure to produce the trousers was fatal to the prosecution case
  3. 3 Whether the sentence was harsh and excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal against conviction and sentence is dismissed as the prosecution evidence was corroborated, material facts were admitted by the appellant, and the sentence imposed was just, appropriate, and proportionate to the seriousness of the offence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld

Orders

  • Appeal against conviction dismissed
  • Appeal against sentence dismissed