R v Leonel (CO 48/2015) [2016] SCSC 471 (23 June 2016)

R v Leonel (CO 48/2015) [2016] SCSC 471 (23 June 2016)

Given the accused's status as a first offender, his guilty plea, remorse, and time already served, a custodial sentence beyond time served is unnecessary; a fine is appropriate.

Citation
[2016] SCSC 471
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Trevor Leonel
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
23 June 2016
Case Number
CO 48/2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Trevor Leonel

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for first offender convicted of drug possession

Ratio Decidendi

Given the accused's status as a first offender, his guilty plea, remorse, and time already served, a custodial sentence beyond time served is unnecessary; a fine is appropriate.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Sentenced to time served (2 months)
  • Fine of SR20,000 payable within 6 months