Michel v R (CN 7/1997) [1999] SCSC 4 (14 May 1999)

Michel v R (CN 7/1997) [1999] SCSC 4 (14 May 1999)

There was no justification for interfering with the sentence as none of the circumstances warranting appellate intervention were present. The sentence was within the statutory maximum at the time of the offence and was not manifestly harsh or excessive.

Citation
[1999] SCSC 4
Parties
Appellant: Michel; Respondent: Republic
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
14 May 1999
Case Number
CN 7/1997
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Sexual Offences Against Children
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Sentencing Sexual Offences Against Children

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Parties

Michel

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for indecent assault on a minor was harsh and excessive
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's remorse and impotence warranted a reduction in sentence

Ratio Decidendi

There was no justification for interfering with the sentence as none of the circumstances warranting appellate intervention were present. The sentence was within the statutory maximum at the time of the offence and was not manifestly harsh or excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed