R v Barbe (CS 24/2015) [2017] SCSC 170 (22 February 2017)

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES Criminal Side: CO 24/2015 [2017] SCSC 170 THE REPUBLIC versus ROVIN BARBE Accused Heard: Counsel: Mr. Thachett, Principal State Counsel for the Republic Mr. Gabriel for the accused Delivered: 23 February 2017 SENTENCE Dodin J [1] The Convict is 22 years old. At the time of the accident he was 20 years old. He is a driver and he is driving a pirate taxi. He has a dependent child who was born last year. [2] Learned Counsel has asked the Court not to impose a harsh sentence on the Convict. The circumstances of this case is one which have not been related here as they are not relevant. [3] I impose a fine of SR2,500 which is one quarter of the maximum fine. And I will also suspend the driving licence of the Convict for 6 months. The Convict has one month to pay the fine. [4] He can appeal against the sentence within 30 working days. Signed, dated and delivered at Ile du Port on 23 February 2017 G Dodin Judge of the Supreme Court 2