Republic vs Hoareau (CO 21.2012) [2014] SCSC 83 (6 March 2014)

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES Criminal Side: CO 21/2012 [2014] SCSC 83 THE REPUBLIC versus HURBERT HOAREAU Accused Heard: Counsel: Ms Lansinglu, State Counsel for the Republic Mr Gabriel for the accused Delivered: 6 March 2014 SENTENCE Dodin J [1] The Convict Hubert Hoareau is a first offender. He is 38 years old and he is still in employment but with a different company. He is married with one minor child a daughter. [2] He has pleaded guilty, saved the Court’s time and had shown remorse. I impose the following sentence on the Accused: [3] I sentence him to 1 year imprisonment suspended for 2 years. He should not commit any offence during the period of 2 years otherwise he would have to go and serve the 1 year. [4] I also impose a fine of RS25,000 to be paid within 6 months. It can be paid by instalments. Signed, dated and delivered at Ile du Port on 6 March 2014 G Dodin Judge of the Supreme Court 2