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R v Alcindor (CO 102 of 2021) [2025] SCSC 29 (19 March 2025)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed a no case to answer application in a corruption trial, finding sufficient evidence on both charges to require a defence.
Jean-Charles & Anor v The Republic (SCA CR 10 of 2022; SCA CR 13 of 2022) [2023] SCCA 6 (26 April 2023)
The convictions were supported by direct and circumstantial evidence, including accomplice testimony, corroborated by phone records and medical evidence. The trial judge's summing up was balanced and in accordance with the law. The charges were sufficiently particularized, and the appellants' rights to a fair trial and to silence were not violated. The jury was properly directed on all material issues, and the verdicts were not unsafe or unreasonable.
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Geers & Anor v Republic (SCA 29 of 2019) [2020] SCCA 41 (18 December 2020)
The Court of Appeal quashed the appellants’ convictions, holding that the 50-second video lacked a proper foundation and the circumstantial evidence was not conclusive.
R v Vidot (CO37/2017) [2018] SCSC 8151 (22 April 2018)
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused inflicted the injury on the complainant during the fight, but failed to establish specific intent to cause grievous harm; thus, the accused is acquitted of wounding with intent but convicted of wounding under Section 224 of the Penal Code.
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R v Dodin & Anor (CO 3/2017) [2018] SCSC 8074 (14 February 2018)
The court found that the combination of CCTV footage, recognition by police officers, recovery of distinctive clothing, and the voluntary confession of the second accused formed a complete and compelling chain of circumstantial and direct evidence, establishing the guilt of both accused beyond reasonable doubt. The identification was corroborated by multiple sources, and the confession was properly admitted after a voir-dire. The defence of mistaken identity and alibi was not supported by credible evidence.
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R v Albert & Anor (CO 27/2015) [2018] SCSC 8073 (13 February 2018)
The court found the fingerprint evidence on the chest of drawers, which was not more than two weeks old, placed the first accused at the scene during the relevant period. The accused's explanation was rejected as the housekeeper had left a month prior. The court held that the accused aided and abetted the housebreaking and theft. The second accused was found guilty of retaining stolen property, as he attempted to sell a necklace identified as stolen, knowing or having reason to believe it was stolen.
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R v Philoe & Anor (CO 64/2015) [2017] SCSC 904 (19 July 2017)
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that both accused, acting with common intention, robbed the victim using violence, and the circumstantial and identification evidence was reliable and sufficient for conviction.
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Labrosse v R (SCA 27 of 2013) [2016] SCCA 35 (9 December 2016)
The Court of Appeal upheld Antoine Labrosse’s conviction for robbery with violence and grievous harm, but reduced his sentence from 18 years to 12 years.
Shire & Ors v R (SCA 31 of 2014) [2015] SCCA 25 (28 August 2015)
The Court of Appeal quashed seven piracy convictions, holding the circumstantial evidence did not prove individual voluntary participation or knowledge beyond reasonable doubt.
Albert v R (CN 37/2013) [2015] SCSC 147 (25 May 2015)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles upheld Antoine Albert’s conviction for breaking and entering, but reduced his sentence from 15 years to 8 years.
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