R v Dodin & Anor (CO 03/2017) [2018] SCSC 8116 (18 March 2018)

Given the violent nature of the robbery, use of a knife, prior conviction of the first accused, and the need for deterrence and public safety, substantial custodial sentences are warranted.

Citation: [2018] SCSC 8116
Parties: Prosecutor: The Republic; First Accused: Davis Dodin; Second Accused: Nelson Marcelin
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 18 March 2018
Case Number: CO 03/2017
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics: Robbery With Violence, Sentencing, Mitigation, Recidivism
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Robbery With Violence Sentencing Mitigation Recidivism

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

Davis Dodin

First Accused

Nelson Marcelin

Second Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for robbery with violence
2 Consideration of mitigation and prior convictions
3 Application of sentencing principles

Ratio Decidendi

Given the violent nature of the robbery, use of a knife, prior conviction of the first accused, and the need for deterrence and public safety, substantial custodial sentences are warranted.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

First accused sentenced to 15 years imprisonment
Second accused sentenced to 14 years imprisonment