R vs Nourrice (CO 30.2013) [2014] SCSC 89 (13 March 2014)

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES Criminal Side: CO 30/2013 [2014] SCSC 89 THE REPUBLIC versus JOEL NOURRICE Accused Heard: Counsel: Mr Vipin, Assistant Principal State Counsel for the Republic Mr Gabriel for the accused Delivered: 13 March 2014 SENTENCE Dodin J [1] I have considered the mitigating factors and the submission of learned counsel for the Plaintiff. [2] The Convict is 46 years old and he is a father of three minor children, 13 years old, 11 years old and 7 years old. [3] He has pleaded guilty and hence save the Court’s considerable time and expenses. [4] He is a first offender and he has showed remorse. I note that the injury to Mrs Bouchereau was very minor. [5] I also note that one person lost his life during the course of the accident. [6] I would impose the following sentence on the Accused. [7] For the 2nd count; that is, causing death by reckless driving I impose the sentence of 18 months imprisonment. [8] On 3rd count; that is causing injury to a person I will impose a sentence of 6 months imprisonment. The sentences are to run concurrently since they arise from the same incident. [9] The 16 days that the Convict spent on remand shall be deducted from the sentence. [10] He can appeal against the sentence within 30 working days. Signed, dated and delivered at Ile du Port on 13 March 2014 G Dodin Judge of the Supreme Court 2