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R v Nourrice (CO 30 of 2013) [2014] SCSC 89 (13 March 2014);
Order
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 13th March 2014
G Dodin
Judge of the Supreme Court