Pillay v R (CN 12/2011) [2013] SCSC 57 (23 May 2013)

Pillay v R (CN 12/2011) [2013] SCSC 57 (23 May 2013)

The Senior Magistrate sufficiently advised the appellant of the likely sentences and was correct to proceed in the absence of counsel, as no valid reason for the absence was provided; there was no breach of the appellant's constitutional rights.

Citation
[2013] SCSC 57
Parties
Appellant: Pillay; Respondent: Republic
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
23 May 2013
Case Number
CN 12/2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Right to Fair Trial, Guilty Plea Procedure, Legal Representation, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Right to Fair Trial Guilty Plea Procedure Legal Representation Sentencing

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Parties

Pillay

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was sufficiently advised of the consequences of his guilty pleas
  2. 2 Whether it was proper for the Senior Magistrate to proceed with the trial in the absence of the appellant's attorney

Ratio Decidendi

The Senior Magistrate sufficiently advised the appellant of the likely sentences and was correct to proceed in the absence of counsel, as no valid reason for the absence was provided; there was no breach of the appellant's constitutional rights.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed