R v Omath (CR 89 of 2021) [2023] SCSC 790 (9 November 2023)

SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES Reportable CR89/2021 Prosecution Convict In the matter between: THE REPUBLIC (rep. by Ms Ria Alcindor) and JUDEOMATH (rep. by Mr France Bonte) Neutral Citation: Before: Heard: Delivered: The Republic v Jude Omath CR 89/2021 [2023] 09 November 2023 Dodin J 09 November 2023 09 November 2023 SENTENCE DODIN J [1] The convict is a first offender. He is 41 years old, a Fisherman, he lays fish traps and he also makes them. He has pleaded guilty and not wasted the COUl1'stime and expenses a trial and the counsel has stated he has shown remorse, the drugs are not on the high side. [2] Count 2 is 2.9 grams purity of a class A drug and count 3 is class B drug, 10.34 grams. I don't see any commercial value in there and I do not see of any aggravating factors. For this reason I will not impose a sentence of imprisorunent. [3] I will impose the following sentence for count 2; 6 months imprisonment but suspended for one year plus fine of SCR 10,000 to be paid in 6 months. He can pay by instalments and he must not commit any similar offence during a period of one year and the sentence is suspended. [4] For count 3, a fine of SCR 5000 also to be paid in 6 months. He can pay by instalments and if he default any of the two sentences that is after 6 months if he has not paid, he will be then committed for the 6 months imprisonment. [5] He can appeal against the sentence within 30 working days. Signed, dated and delivered at Ile du Port on 09 November 2023. 2