R v Mathiot (CO 54/2014) [2017] SCSC 969 (5 December 2017)

Given the gravity of the offences, the age of the victim, and the lack of remorse, deterrent and retributory sentences are necessary. Probation supervision is appropriate post-release.

Citation: [2017] SCSC 969
Parties: Prosecutor: The Republic; Accused: Jerry Mathiot
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 5 December 2017
Case Number: CO 54/2014
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics: Grievous Harm, Controlled Drugs, Child Assault, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Child Protection Drug Offences Grievous Harm Controlled Drugs Child Assault Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

Jerry Mathiot

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for causing grievous harm to a child
2 Appropriate sentence for giving a controlled drug to a child
3 Appropriate sentence for willfully assaulting a child

Ratio Decidendi

Given the gravity of the offences, the age of the victim, and the lack of remorse, deterrent and retributory sentences are necessary. Probation supervision is appropriate post-release.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

Count 1: 7 years imprisonment
Count 2: 12 years imprisonment