R v Wang [2018] NSWSC 1946

R v Wang [2018] NSWSC 1946

The strength of the Crown case, combined with the applicant's lack of ties to Australia, high flight risk, and absence of persuasive evidence undermining the prosecution, means cause was not shown for release; bail refused.

Parties
Applicant: Jing Wang; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 December 2018
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Second Release Application
Outcome
Release application refused
Legal Topics
Bail, Sexual Assault, Flight Risk, Show Cause Offences
Criminal Law Bail Sexual Assault Flight Risk Show Cause Offences

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Parties

Jing Wang

Applicant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Second Release Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether grounds exist for a further release application under Bail Act 2013 s 74
  2. 2 Whether the applicant has shown cause why continued detention is not justified under the 'show cause' requirement
  3. 3 Assessment of strength of Crown case and flight risk

Ratio Decidendi

The strength of the Crown case, combined with the applicant's lack of ties to Australia, high flight risk, and absence of persuasive evidence undermining the prosecution, means cause was not shown for release; bail refused.

Court Disposition

Release application refused

Orders

  • Application for bail refused