R v Gilbert (CS 34/1997) [1997] SCSC 9 (21 May 1997)

R v Gilbert (CS 34/1997) [1997] SCSC 9 (21 May 1997)

The accused's fingerprints at the scene, corroborated by his voluntary and truthful repudiated confession, and the recovery of stolen items, proved beyond reasonable doubt that he committed breaking and entering, theft, and arson.

Citation
[1997] SCSC 9
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Francois Patsy Gilbert
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
21 May 1997
Case Number
CS 34/1997
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Conviction on all counts
Legal Topics
Arson, Breaking and Entering, Stealing From a Public Office, Confession Evidence, Fingerprint Evidence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Arson Breaking and Entering Stealing From a Public Office Confession Evidence Fingerprint Evidence

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Francois Patsy Gilbert

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused broke and entered the Administration Office of the President's Office and committed theft and arson
  2. 2 Whether the confession and fingerprint evidence were admissible and sufficient for conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The accused's fingerprints at the scene, corroborated by his voluntary and truthful repudiated confession, and the recovery of stolen items, proved beyond reasonable doubt that he committed breaking and entering, theft, and arson.

Court Disposition

Conviction on all counts

Orders

  • The accused is convicted as charged on all three counts.