R v Laimoye (CO 81/2013) [2017] SCSC 896 (9 July 2017)
The accused was found guilty of negligence resulting in death, a lesser charge than manslaughter, and in line with precedent, a suspended sentence and fine were imposed.
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- Citation
- [2017] SCSC 896
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: David Laïmoye
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 9 July 2017
- Case Number
- CO 81/2013
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- convicted and sentenced
- Legal Topics
- Negligence, Manslaughter, Sentencing, Mitigation
- Source Language
- english
Criminal Law Negligence Manslaughter Sentencing Mitigation
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
David Laïmoye
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused was negligent in the performance of his duty resulting in death
- 2 Appropriate sentence for conviction under Section 206 read with Section 230 of the Penal Code
Ratio Decidendi
The accused was found guilty of negligence resulting in death, a lesser charge than manslaughter, and in line with precedent, a suspended sentence and fine were imposed.
Court Disposition
convicted and sentenced
Orders
- 6 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years
- Fine of Seychelles Rupees 5000
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