R v Dubignon (CO 3/1998) [1998] SCSC 18 (27 October 1998)

Given the unprecedented quantity and sophistication of the offence, and legislative intent to deter drug trafficking, a sentence significantly above the minimum is warranted despite mitigating factors.

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Citation: [1998] SCSC 18
Parties: Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: Dubignon
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 27 October 1998
Case Number: CO 3/1998
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics: Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Concurrent Sentences
Source Language: english

Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Concurrent Sentences

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

Dubignon

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for large-scale drug trafficking
2 Application of mandatory minimum and maximum sentences under Misuse of Drugs Act
3 Consideration of previous convictions in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

22 years imprisonment on count 1 (drug trafficking)
2 years imprisonment on count 2 (unspecified)

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