Republic vs Farabeau (CO 20 of 2021) [2021] SCSC 913 (21 October 2021)
The sentence is mitigated due to the convict's early guilty plea, first offender status, remorse, and the fact that the child victim has recovered. Remand time is credited and remission applies, allowing immediate release.
- Citation
- [2021] SCSC 913
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Ashley Farabeau
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 21 October 2021 21 October 2021 10 June 2021
- Case Number
- CO 20 of 2021
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- convicted and sentenced
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Mitigation, Remission
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Ashley Farabeau
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 appropriate sentence for a first offender who pleaded guilty
- 2 consideration of time spent on remand and remission
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence is mitigated due to the convict's early guilty plea, first offender status, remorse, and the fact that the child victim has recovered. Remand time is credited and remission applies, allowing immediate release.
Court Disposition
convicted and sentenced
Orders
- Two years imprisonment imposed.
- Nineteen months spent on remand to be counted as part of sentence.
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