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Criminal law [2018] SCSC 8073

R v Albert & Anor (CO 27/2015)

R v Albert & Anor (CO 27/2015) [2018] SCSC 8073 (13 February 2018)

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
CO 27/2015

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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  • Housebreaking
  • Aiding and abetting
  • Stealing from dwelling house
  • Retaining stolen property
  • Fingerprint evidence
  • Circumstantial evidence
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Criminal law [2017] SCCA 25

Jean Francois Adrienne & Anor v R (SCA 25 of 2015)

Jean Francois Adrienne & Anor v R (SCA 25 of 2015) [2017] SCCA 25 (10 August 2017)

Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
SCA 25 of 2015

The conviction under count 1 was misconceived; the proper conviction was under count 2 (aiding and abetting trafficking) and count 3 (conspiracy). The evidence of the accomplice was credible and corroborated by fingerprint evidence. The procedural irregularity in obtaining the fingerprint did not render it inadmissible or the trial unfair. The sentence of life imprisonment was mandatory under the law for the quantity of drugs involved. There was no basis to interfere with the conviction or sentence.

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  • Drug trafficking
  • Conspiracy
  • Aiding and abetting
  • Evidence—accomplice
  • Fingerprint evidence
  • Sentencing—mandatory minimums
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Criminal law [2016] SCCA 35

Labrosse v R (SCA 27 of 2013)

Labrosse v R (SCA 27 of 2013) [2016] SCCA 35 (9 December 2016)

Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
SCA 27 of 2013

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.

  • Robbery with violence
  • Grievous harm
  • Identification evidence
  • Circumstantial evidence
  • Fingerprint evidence
  • Sentencing
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Criminal law [2015] SCSC 147

Albert v R (CN 37/2013)

Albert v R (CN 37/2013) [2015] SCSC 147 (25 May 2015)

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
CN 37/2013

The Supreme Court of Seychelles upheld Antoine Albert’s conviction for breaking and entering, but reduced his sentence from 15 years to 8 years.

  • Breaking and entering
  • Burglary
  • Sentencing powers
  • Fingerprint evidence
  • Circumstantial evidence
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal law [2014] SCSC 450

Dorothee v R (CN 45/2013)

Dorothee v R (CN 45/2013) [2014] SCSC 450 (21 November 2014)

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
CN 45/2013

The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed an appeal against conviction for housebreaking and stealing, but ordered the sentences to run concurrently.

  • Housebreaking
  • Stealing
  • Sentencing
  • Circumstantial evidence
  • Fingerprint evidence
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal law [2014] SCSC 274

R vs Nicholas (CN 10.2013)

R vs Nicholas (CN 10.2013) [2014] SCSC 274 (30 July 2014)

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
CN 10.2013

The Supreme Court of Seychelles upheld a conviction for breaking into an office and stealing, relying on fingerprint evidence and finding the 5-year sentence lawful.

  • Breaking and entering
  • Theft
  • Fingerprint evidence
  • Assessment of evidence
  • Sentencing
  • Fingerprint-evidence
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Criminal law [1997] SCSC 9

R v Gilbert (CS 34/1997)

R v Gilbert (CS 34/1997) [1997] SCSC 9 (21 May 1997)

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
CS 34/1997

The Supreme Court convicted the accused of breaking and entering, stealing from a public office, and arson based on fingerprint evidence and a repudiated confession.

  • Arson
  • Breaking and entering
  • Stealing from a public office
  • Confession evidence
  • Fingerprint evidence
  • Breaking-and-entering
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Criminal law [1997] SCCA 50

Finesse v R (SCA 19 of 1996)

Finesse v R (SCA 19 of 1996) [1997] SCCA 50 (2 April 1997)

Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
SCA 19 of 1996

The Court of Appeal upheld a conviction based solely on fingerprint evidence, finding the print reliable despite arguments that it was blurred.

  • Fingerprint evidence
  • Burglary
  • Theft
  • Standard of proof
  • Expert evidence
  • Fingerprint-evidence
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Criminal law [1996] SCCA 40

Leon v R (SCA 1 of 1996)

Leon v R (SCA 1 of 1996) [1996] SCCA 40 (30 October 1996)

Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
SCA 1 of 1996

The Court of Appeal upheld Jerris Leon’s conviction, holding that fingerprint evidence in a restricted area supported guilt and that minor discrepancies were immaterial.

  • Burglary
  • Theft
  • Circumstantial evidence
  • Fingerprint evidence
  • Criminal-law
  • Circumstantial-evidence
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