Republic V Cesar (CO 95/2015) [2016] SCSC 152 (4 March 2016)

Republic V Cesar (CO 95/2015) [2016] SCSC 152 (4 March 2016)

The Court imposed a fine instead of a prison sentence due to the convict's age, first offender status, and guilty plea.

Citation
[2016] SCSC 152
Parties
Prosecutor: The Republic; Accused: Desire Cesar
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
4 March 2016
Case Number
CO 95/2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and fined
Legal Topics
Sentencing, First Offender, Guilty Plea, Fine
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing First Offender Guilty Plea Fine

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

Desire Cesar

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for a first offender who pleaded guilty

Ratio Decidendi

The Court imposed a fine instead of a prison sentence due to the convict's age, first offender status, and guilty plea.

Court Disposition

convicted and fined

Orders

  • The convict is fined Rs 20,000 to be paid within 6 months.
  • In default of payment after 6 months, a prison sentence will be imposed.