R v Morel (CO 24/2011) [2017] SCSC 268 (23 March 2017)

Given the convict's status as a first offender, family circumstances, and the lapse of time since the offence, a fine is appropriate and suspension of the driving licence is unnecessary.

Citation: [2017] SCSC 268
Parties: Prosecutor: The Republic; Accused: John Morel
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 23 March 2017
Case Number: CO 24/2011
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted and fined
Legal Topics: Driving Under the Influence, Sentencing
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Driving Under the Influence Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

John Morel

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for driving under the influence

Ratio Decidendi

Given the convict's status as a first offender, family circumstances, and the lapse of time since the offence, a fine is appropriate and suspension of the driving licence is unnecessary.

Court Disposition

convicted and fined

Orders

The convict is fined SR2,500 for driving under the influence of alcohol, payable within one month.
Right of appeal within 30 working days.