R vs Julie (CN 98.2013) [2014] SCSC 277 (31 July 2014)

R vs Julie (CN 98.2013) [2014] SCSC 277 (31 July 2014)

The appellant, having pleaded guilty to the same charge as his co-accused and being sentenced in similar circumstances, is entitled to have his sentence reduced to match that of his co-accused in the interest of justice.

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Citation
[2014] SCSC 277
Parties
Appellant: Nerrick Julie; Respondent: The Republic
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
31 July 2014
Case Number
CN 98.2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part; sentence varied
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Stealing From the Person, Appeal Against Sentence, Parity in Sentencing
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Sentencing Stealing From the Person Appeal Against Sentence Parity in Sentencing

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Parties

Nerrick Julie

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed on the appellant was manifestly harsh and excessive
  2. 2 Whether the appellant should benefit from parity in sentencing as his co-accused's sentence was reduced on appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant, having pleaded guilty to the same charge as his co-accused and being sentenced in similar circumstances, is entitled to have his sentence reduced to match that of his co-accused in the interest of justice.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part; sentence varied

Orders

  • Sentence of 8 years imprisonment set aside and substituted with 6 years imprisonment
  • Time already served and spent in remand to count towards sentence