R v Quatre (CO 16/2020) [2021] SCSC 869 (31 March 2021)

R v Quatre (CO 16/2020) [2021] SCSC 869 (31 March 2021)

Given the absence of aggravating factors, the convict's guilty plea, first offender status, and the nature of the drug, a fine is appropriate rather than imprisonment unless the fine is not paid.

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Citation
[2021] SCSC 869
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Robin Fabien Quatre
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
31 March 2021
Case Number
CO 16/2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to a fine with default imprisonment.
Legal Topics
Possession of Controlled Drugs, Sentencing, Mitigation
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Possession of Controlled Drugs Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Robin Fabien Quatre

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of a controlled drug under Section 8 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 2016

Ratio Decidendi

Given the absence of aggravating factors, the convict's guilty plea, first offender status, and the nature of the drug, a fine is appropriate rather than imprisonment unless the fine is not paid.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to a fine with default imprisonment.

Orders

  • Fine of SR15,000 to be paid before 31st April 2021
  • In default of payment, 6 months imprisonment