R v Bristol (CO 67/2018) [2020] SCSC 422 (19 January 2020)

R v Bristol (CO 67/2018) [2020] SCSC 422 (19 January 2020)

Given the small quantity of cannabis, absence of aggravating factors, and the convict's personal circumstances, a fine is appropriate instead of imprisonment.

Citation
[2020] SCSC 422
Parties
Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: Louciano Christopher Bristol
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
19 January 2020
Case Number
CO 67/2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to a fine.
Legal Topics
Possession of Cannabis, Intent to Traffic, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Possession of Cannabis Intent to Traffic Sentencing

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

Louciano Christopher Bristol

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis with intent to traffic

Ratio Decidendi

Given the small quantity of cannabis, absence of aggravating factors, and the convict's personal circumstances, a fine is appropriate instead of imprisonment.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to a fine.

Orders

  • Fine of SCR 20,000 to be paid within six months, payable by instalments.
  • In default of payment after six months, six months imprisonment to be served.