R v Raguin (CO36/2017) [2018] SCSC 8321 (18 November 2018)

The court imposed fines and a suspended sentence, considering the superficial nature of the injuries, the victim's ongoing fear, the convict's efforts at rehabilitation, and the need for deterrence.

Citation: [2018] SCSC 8321
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Steve James Ragain
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 18 November 2018
Case Number: CO36/2017
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: Convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics: Threatening Law Enforcement, Use of Force Against Law Enforcement, Sentencing, Suspended Sentence
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Threatening Law Enforcement Use of Force Against Law Enforcement Sentencing Suspended Sentence

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Steve James Ragain

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for threatening and using force against an NDEA Officer under the Misuse of Drugs Act 2016

Ratio Decidendi

The court imposed fines and a suspended sentence, considering the superficial nature of the injuries, the victim's ongoing fear, the convict's efforts at rehabilitation, and the need for deterrence.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced

Orders

On Count 3: Fine of SR 2500 and 1 year imprisonment suspended for 2 years.
On Count 4: Fine of SR 2500.