Auguste v R (CN 01/2016) [2017] SCSC 854 (7 May 2017)

Auguste v R (CN 01/2016) [2017] SCSC 854 (7 May 2017)

The Magistrate lawfully imposed concurrent sentences for offences arising from the same transaction and consecutive to the previous sentence, properly considered the principles of totality and proportionality, and imposed a sentence below the mandatory minimum due to mitigating factors; there was no error in principle or law, and the appeal lacked merit.

Citation
[2017] SCSC 854
Parties
Appellant: Steven Michael Auguste; Respondent: The Republic
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
7 May 2017
Case Number
CN 01/2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed; sentence confirmed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences, Totality Principle, Mandatory Minimum Sentences, Compensation Orders
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences Totality Principle Mandatory Minimum Sentences Compensation Orders

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Parties

Steven Michael Auguste

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence should run concurrently with a previous sentence
  2. 2 Whether the Magistrate failed to consider the appellant's young age and recovery of stolen items
  3. 3 Whether the sentence was harsh, excessive, or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

The Magistrate lawfully imposed concurrent sentences for offences arising from the same transaction and consecutive to the previous sentence, properly considered the principles of totality and proportionality, and imposed a sentence below the mandatory minimum due to mitigating factors; there was no error in principle or law, and the appeal lacked merit.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed; sentence confirmed