R v Payet (CO 75/2020) [2021] SCSC 867 (29 March 2021)

Given the small quantity above the threshold, the convict's guilty plea, successful rehabilitation, and gainful employment, a suspended sentence and fine are appropriate to avoid negating rehabilitation progress.

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Citation: [2021] SCSC 867
Parties: Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: Franco Payet
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 29 March 2021
Case Number: CO 75/2020
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: Convicted on plea of guilt; sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years and fined SCR 5000. In default, 6 months imprisonment.
Legal Topics: Drug Offences, Sentencing, Mitigation
Source Language: english

Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

Franco Payet

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for trafficking in a controlled drug (Cannabis Resin) under the Misuse of Drugs Act, 2016
2 Consideration of mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Convicted on plea of guilt; sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years and fined SCR 5000. In default, 6 months imprisonment.

Orders

Convict to pay a fine of SCR 5000.00
12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

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