Rep v Chang Tave & Chang Tave (CO 18/2019) [2020] SCSC 511 (5 June 2020)

Rep v Chang Tave & Chang Tave (CO 18/2019) [2020] SCSC 511 (5 June 2020)

The court imposed a custodial sentence and fine, considering the aggravating factors of dangerous driving and leaving the scene, balanced against the absence of intoxication and the convict's personal circumstances. Compensation was ordered for the victim's pregnant partner.

Citation
[2020] SCSC 511
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Robert Roland Lai Lam
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
5 June 2020
Case Number
CO 18/2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Sentencing, Compensation, Driving Licence Suspension
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Sentencing Compensation Driving Licence Suspension

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Robert Roland Lai Lam

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for causing death by dangerous driving
  2. 2 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors
  3. 3 Entitlement to compensation for victim's partner

Ratio Decidendi

The court imposed a custodial sentence and fine, considering the aggravating factors of dangerous driving and leaving the scene, balanced against the absence of intoxication and the convict's personal circumstances. Compensation was ordered for the victim's pregnant partner.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years imprisonment on Count 2
  • Fine of SCR 100,000 to be paid within 6 months