Fardial v R (CN 36/2016; CN 37/2016) [2017] SCSC 616 (12 July 2017)

Fardial v R (CN 36/2016; CN 37/2016) [2017] SCSC 616 (12 July 2017)

The sentence of 7 years for theft of items valued at SR 1500 was harsh and excessive; it is reduced to 3 years. Sentences for counts in MC 317/2010 to run concurrently as offences occurred in the same transaction. The total sentence to be 6 ½ years, which is proportionate to the offences committed.

Citation
[2017] SCSC 616
Parties
Appellant: Marcus Fardial; Respondent: The Republic
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
12 July 2017
Case Number
CN 36/2016 ; CN 37/2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment After Appeal From Magistrates Court
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part; sentences varied
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Totality Principle, Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences, Appeal Against Sentence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Totality Principle Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Marcus Fardial

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment After Appeal From Magistrates Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed were harsh, excessive, and wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether sentences should run concurrently or consecutively
  3. 3 Whether the principle of totality of sentences was applied

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 7 years for theft of items valued at SR 1500 was harsh and excessive; it is reduced to 3 years. Sentences for counts in MC 317/2010 to run concurrently as offences occurred in the same transaction. The total sentence to be 6 ½ years, which is proportionate to the offences committed.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part; sentences varied

Orders

  • Sentence of 7 years in MC 135/2010 quashed and substituted with 3 years imprisonment
  • Sentences in MC 317/2010 (3 ½ years and 1 ½ years) to run concurrently