R v Meriton (CO 59/2013) [2016] SCSC 477 (6 July 2016)

R v Meriton (CO 59/2013) [2016] SCSC 477 (6 July 2016)

Given the mitigating factors, including the accused being a first offender, pleading guilty, showing remorse, and having dependents, a custodial sentence is not imposed; instead, a fine equivalent to the amount in the particulars of offence is ordered.

Citation
[2016] SCSC 477
Parties
Prosecutor: The Republic; Accused: Royston Francis Dean Meriton
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
6 July 2016
Case Number
CO 59/2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Fine imposed; custodial sentence suspended on compliance
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Mitigation, Fines
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Mitigation Fines

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

Royston Francis Dean Meriton

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for a first offender who pleaded guilty and showed remorse

Ratio Decidendi

Given the mitigating factors, including the accused being a first offender, pleading guilty, showing remorse, and having dependents, a custodial sentence is not imposed; instead, a fine equivalent to the amount in the particulars of offence is ordered.

Court Disposition

Fine imposed; custodial sentence suspended on compliance

Orders

  • The accused shall pay a fine of SR1,070,100 within 7 months.
  • In default of payment, the file will be recalled and a default sentence of imprisonment will be imposed.