R v Oreddy (CO23/2014) [2018] SCSC 8050 (25 January 2018)

R v Oreddy (CO23/2014) [2018] SCSC 8050 (25 January 2018)

The convict drove with alcohol above the prescribed limit, resulting in the death of his concubine. Despite his remorse and the familial relationship, deterrent punishment is necessary to prevent recurrence and protect the public.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8050
Parties
Prosecutor: The Republic; Accused: Robin Michel Oreddy
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
25 January 2018
Case Number
CO23/2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Driving Under the Influence, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Driving Under the Influence Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

Robin Michel Oreddy

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for causing death by dangerous driving
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for driving with alcohol concentration above prescribed limit

Ratio Decidendi

The convict drove with alcohol above the prescribed limit, resulting in the death of his concubine. Despite his remorse and the familial relationship, deterrent punishment is necessary to prevent recurrence and protect the public.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 6 months imprisonment on Count 2 (causing death by dangerous driving)
  • 6 months imprisonment on Count 3 (driving with alcohol above prescribed limit)