R v Stravens (CO 28/2013) [2018] SCSC 8218 (11 July 2018)

R v Stravens (CO 28/2013) [2018] SCSC 8218 (11 July 2018)

Given the convict's willingness to plead guilty, mitigating factors, and absence of aggravating circumstances, a suspended sentence and fine are appropriate.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8218
Parties
Prosecutor: The Republic; Accused: Terrence Stravens
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
11 July 2018
Case Number
CO 28/2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Negligent Driving, Sentencing, Mitigating Factors
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Causing Death by Negligent Driving Sentencing Mitigating Factors

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

Terrence Stravens

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for causing death by negligent driving under Section 24(1)(b) of the Road Transport Act?

Ratio Decidendi

Given the convict's willingness to plead guilty, mitigating factors, and absence of aggravating circumstances, a suspended sentence and fine are appropriate.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 1 year imprisonment suspended for 2 years
  • fine of SR6000 to be paid within 3 months