R v Cadeau (CO 77/2019) [2020] SCSC 538 (6 July 2020)

R v Cadeau (CO 77/2019) [2020] SCSC 538 (6 July 2020)

Given the small quantity of cannabis for personal use, the convict's guilty plea, lack of aggravating circumstances, and his role as caregiver to his aged mother, a suspended sentence and fine are appropriate.

Citation
[2020] SCSC 538
Parties
Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: Neddy Cadeau
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
6 July 2020
Case Number
CO 77/2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Cultivation of Controlled Drugs, Sentencing, Mitigation
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Cultivation of Controlled Drugs Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

Neddy Cadeau

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for cultivation of a controlled drug (cannabis) under Seychelles law
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigation factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Given the small quantity of cannabis for personal use, the convict's guilty plea, lack of aggravating circumstances, and his role as caregiver to his aged mother, a suspended sentence and fine are appropriate.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • 6 months imprisonment suspended for two years
  • Fine of SCR 10,000