State v Tiounti - Sentence [2012] FJHC 1125; HAC067.2011 (25 May 2012)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL CASE NO. HAC 067 OF 2011S

STATE

vs

ERIBATI TIOUNTI

Counsels : Mr. S. Sovau and Mr. S. Nath for State
Mr. J. Rabuku for Accused
Hearings : 21st to 23rd May, 2012
Summing Up : 25th May, 2012
Judgment : 25th May, 2012
Sentence : 25th May, 2012

SENTENCE

1. I have taken into account the accused's plea in mitigation, as submitted by defence counsel.
   
2. I have taken into account the prosecution's submission.
   
3. The accused is a 1st offender. He has been remanded in custody for 1 year 2 months. In my view, he has already served his punishment, for count no. 1.
   
4. There is no further need for punishment.
   
5. Accused is discharged on count no. 1, given that he has already served his sentence, by been remanded in custody for 1 year 2 months.
   
6. He is released forthwith.
   

Salesi Temo
JUDGE

Solicitor for State : Office of the Director of Public Prosecution, Suva
Solicitor for Accused : Mr. J. Rabuku, Barrister & Solicitor, Suva