R v Baker (CO 46/2011) [2018] SCSC 8219 (12 July 2018)

R v Baker (CO 46/2011) [2018] SCSC 8219 (12 July 2018)

Given the amount of drugs, absence of aggravating factors, and the accused's first offender status, a suspended sentence and fine are appropriate under the new guidelines.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8219
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: David Baker
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
12 July 2018
Case Number
CO 46/2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Misuse of Drugs, Mitigation
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Misuse of Drugs Mitigation

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

David Baker

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of 532.1 grams of drugs under new Misuse of Drugs Act guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

Given the amount of drugs, absence of aggravating factors, and the accused's first offender status, a suspended sentence and fine are appropriate under the new guidelines.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 1 year imprisonment suspended for 3 years on condition of no similar offence within 3 years
  • Fine of SR30,000 to be paid within 6 months