R VS Bristol (CN 47.2013) [2014] SCSC 237 (8 July 2014)

R VS Bristol (CN 47.2013) [2014] SCSC 237 (8 July 2014)

The sentence of 6 years imprisonment was not harsh or excessive given the statutory minimum, the appellant's guilty plea, and his history of similar offences. The order for the sentence to run consecutively was mandated by law.

Citation
[2014] SCSC 237
Parties
Appellant: Ryan Bristol; Respondent: The Republic
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
8 July 2014
Case Number
CN 47.2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Stealing From Vessel, Consecutive Sentences, Minimum Mandatory Sentence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Stealing From Vessel Consecutive Sentences Minimum Mandatory Sentence

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Parties

Ryan Bristol

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was harsh or excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentence should run consecutively with the existing sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 6 years imprisonment was not harsh or excessive given the statutory minimum, the appellant's guilty plea, and his history of similar offences. The order for the sentence to run consecutively was mandated by law.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of 6 years imprisonment confirmed
  • sentence to run consecutively with existing sentence