R v Morel (CO 24/2011) [2017] SCSC 268 (23 March 2017)

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES Criminal Side: CO 24/2011 [20117] SCSC 268 THE REPUBLIC versus JOHN MOREL Accused Heard: Counsel: Mr. Chinnasamy, Assistant Principal State Counsel for the Republic Mr. Chetty for the accused Delivered: 24 March 2017 SENTENCE Dodin J [1] I have heard counsel in mitigation. The Convict is a first offender, he is 37 years old, has a wife and one dependent child of 15 years whom he is maintaining. Counsel has moved the Court not to impose any harsher sentence and a moderate fine. [2] I have taken all that into consideration. I also consider that the offence was committed in 2011 and after the trial all the other charges were rejected and the only one remaining was driving under the influence. I do not see it necessary at this stage to suspend the driving licence of the Convict. [3] I shall only impose a fine of SR2,500 for the offence of driving under the influence of alcohol. The fine must be paid within one month of today. [4] He can appeal against the sentence within 30 working days. Signed, dated and delivered at Ile du Port on 24 March 2017 G Dodin Judge of the Supreme Court 2