R v Didon (CO 24/2017) [2018] SCSC 8166 (16 May 2018)

R v Didon (CO 24/2017) [2018] SCSC 8166 (16 May 2018)

Given the absence of aggravating factors, the convict's guilty plea, and his personal circumstances, custodial sentences are suspended and a fine is imposed for possession of apparatus, with forfeiture of seized money.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8166
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Kenny Didon
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
16 May 2018
Case Number
CO 24/2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Conviction; custodial sentences suspended; fine imposed; forfeiture ordered
Legal Topics
Drug Possession, Sentencing, Mitigation, Forfeiture
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Drug Possession Sentencing Mitigation Forfeiture

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Kenny Didon

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of controlled drugs and related apparatus
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Given the absence of aggravating factors, the convict's guilty plea, and his personal circumstances, custodial sentences are suspended and a fine is imposed for possession of apparatus, with forfeiture of seized money.

Court Disposition

Conviction; custodial sentences suspended; fine imposed; forfeiture ordered

Orders

  • Count 1: 1 year imprisonment suspended for 3 years, conditionally
  • Count 2: 6 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year, conditionally