R v Reginald & Ors (CO 32/2017) [2018] SCSC 109 (8 February 2018)

R v Reginald & Ors (CO 32/2017) [2018] SCSC 109 (8 February 2018)

The accused pleaded guilty to interfering with and uttering threats to NDEA Agents. The court considered mitigation but emphasized the need to deter such conduct and sentenced each to a fine, with imprisonment in default.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 109
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Ronny Reginald; Accused: Ryan Reginald; Accused: Christopher Reginald
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
8 February 2018
Case Number
CO 32/2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Uttering Threats, Interfering With Law Enforcement, Sentencing, Mitigation
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Uttering Threats Interfering With Law Enforcement Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Ronny Reginald

Accused

Ryan Reginald

Accused

Christopher Reginald

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused uttered threats and interfered with NDEA Agents in the exercise of their duties contrary to Section 16(6)(b) of the NDEA Act

Ratio Decidendi

The accused pleaded guilty to interfering with and uttering threats to NDEA Agents. The court considered mitigation but emphasized the need to deter such conduct and sentenced each to a fine, with imprisonment in default.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • First and second accused each fined SR8,000.00 payable by 8 May 2018, in default 6 months imprisonment.
  • Right of appeal explained.