R v Radegonde (CO 13/2017) [2018] SCSC 8175 (27 May 2018)

R v Radegonde (CO 13/2017) [2018] SCSC 8175 (27 May 2018)

The accused is sentenced to 18 months imprisonment and a fine of SR2000, with SR1400 of the fine to go to the victim, considering his guilty plea, first-time offender status, and willingness to compensate the victim.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8175
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Yannick Radegonde
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
27 May 2018
Case Number
CO 13/2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Robbery With Violence, Sentencing, Compensation to Victim
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Robbery With Violence Sentencing Compensation to Victim

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Yannick Radegonde

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for robbery with violence by a first-time offender who pleaded guilty
  2. 2 Compensation to victim for loss caused by robbery

Ratio Decidendi

The accused is sentenced to 18 months imprisonment and a fine of SR2000, with SR1400 of the fine to go to the victim, considering his guilty plea, first-time offender status, and willingness to compensate the victim.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 18 months imprisonment
  • Fine of SR2000, with SR1400 to the victim