R v VELEVSKI [2000] NSWCCA 445

R v VELEVSKI [2000] NSWCCA 445

Special or exceptional circumstances justifying bail pending appeal to the High Court were not established; even taking all factors in favour of bail, the criminality and length of minimum term outweigh them; respect for jury verdict and appeal outcome justify refusal.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 October 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Application for Bail Pending Appeal to High Court
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
['bail' 'appeals' 'special or Exceptional Circumstances' 'bail Act 1978']
['criminal Law'] ['bail' 'appeals' 'special or Exceptional Circumstances' 'bail Act 1978']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Application for Bail Pending Appeal to High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether special or exceptional circumstances exist justifying the grant of bail pending appeal to the High Court under s 30AA of the Bail Act 1978']

Ratio Decidendi

Special or exceptional circumstances justifying bail pending appeal to the High Court were not established; even taking all factors in favour of bail, the criminality and length of minimum term outweigh them; respect for jury verdict and appeal outcome justify refusal.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • ['Application for bail pending appeal to the High Court is refused.']