Republic vs Hoareau (CO 21.2012) [2014] SCSC 83 (6 March 2014)

The accused is sentenced to 1 year imprisonment suspended for 2 years and a fine of RS25,000 due to being a first offender, pleading guilty, and showing remorse.

Citation: [2014] SCSC 83
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Hubert Hoareau
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 6 March 2014
Case Number: CO 21.2012
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics: Sentencing, First Offender, Suspended Sentence, Fine
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Sentencing First Offender Suspended Sentence Fine

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Hubert Hoareau

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for a first offender who pleaded guilty

Ratio Decidendi

The accused is sentenced to 1 year imprisonment suspended for 2 years and a fine of RS25,000 due to being a first offender, pleading guilty, and showing remorse.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

1 year imprisonment suspended for 2 years
Fine of RS25,000 to be paid within 6 months, payable by instalments