Republic v Labrosse and Another (48 of 2004) [2005] SCSC 63 (11 July 2005)

Republic v Labrosse and Another (48 of 2004) [2005] SCSC 63 (11 July 2005)

Given the seriousness and prevalence of robbery with violence, and the deliberate actions of the accused, custodial sentences and fines with compensation to victims are warranted despite guilty pleas.

Citation
[2005] SCSC 63
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Garry Labrosse; Accused: Julien Barra
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
11 July 2005
Case Number
48 of 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Compensation to Victims
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Compensation to Victims

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Garry Labrosse

Accused

Julien Barra

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for robbery with violence
  2. 2 Whether compensation to victims should be ordered

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness and prevalence of robbery with violence, and the deliberate actions of the accused, custodial sentences and fines with compensation to victims are warranted despite guilty pleas.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Each accused sentenced to six years imprisonment on each count, sentences to run concurrently.
  • Each accused to pay a fine of SR 12,000 within two years after serving prison sentence, in default two years imprisonment.