R v Eulentin and Another (31 of 2005) [2009] SCSC 41 (26 July 2009)

R v Eulentin and Another (31 of 2005) [2009] SCSC 41 (26 July 2009)

The court found that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that both accused, acting with common intention, robbed Wilson Rachel with violence, were properly identified, and that the charge particulars were not defective. Both accused were convicted as charged.

Citation
[2009] SCSC 41
Parties
Prosecutor: The Republic; Accused: Roger Eulentin; Accused: Kevin Zelia
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
26 July 2009
Case Number
31 of 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction
Legal Topics
Robbery With Violence, Identification Parade, Common Intention, Evidence Assessment
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Robbery With Violence Identification Parade Common Intention Evidence Assessment

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

Roger Eulentin

Accused

Kevin Zelia

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused persons committed robbery with violence against Wilson Rachel
  2. 2 Whether the accused were properly identified as perpetrators
  3. 3 Whether the charge particulars were defective

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that both accused, acting with common intention, robbed Wilson Rachel with violence, were properly identified, and that the charge particulars were not defective. Both accused were convicted as charged.

Court Disposition

conviction

Orders

  • Both accused found guilty of robbery with violence and convicted accordingly.