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R v Payet (CO 38 of 2017) [2018] SCSC 424 (06 May 2018);
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES
Criminal Side: CO 38/2017
[2018] SCSC 424
THE REPUBLIC
versus
DAVID-LEE PAYET
Accused
Counsel: Mr. Joji John, Assistant Principal State Counsel for the Republic
Mr. Joel Camille for the accused
Delivered: 7 May 2018
SENTENCE
Dodin J
[1] I have heard Counsels in mitigation. The convict is 20 years old and has no dependent. He is a first time offender and he has pleaded guilty and save the Court’s time and expenses of a trial. I note that the drug is Class B being cannabis herbal material and the amount being 32.9 grams is on the low side. There was no commercial value.
[2] I do not see any other aggravating factors and therefore I will impose a fine on the convict. I impose a fine of SR10,000. I give him six months to pay. He can pay by instalments. In default a sentence of imprisonment of six months shall be imposed. He can appeal against the sentence within 30 working days.
Signed, dated and delivered at Ile du Port on 7 May 2018
G Dodin
Judge of the Supreme Court