R v LM [2022] NSWSC 987
Given the history, repeated use of knives in alleged offences and plea of guilty to reckless wounding, and insufficient mechanisms to ensure community safety, the applicant presents an unacceptable risk of committing further serious offences. Bail is refused.
- Parties
- Applicant: LM; Respondent: Regina
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 28 June 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Bail Application / Bail Application Hearing
- Outcome
- Bail refused
- Legal Topics
- Bail, Armed Robbery, Juvenile Offences, Unacceptable Risk
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Parties
LM
Applicant
Regina
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Bail Application / Bail Application Hearing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether bail should be granted to a juvenile charged with armed robbery and multiple offences
- 2 Whether s 22B Bail Act applies given plea of guilty to reckless wounding
- 3 Assessment of unacceptable risk regarding commission of further serious offence
Ratio Decidendi
Given the history, repeated use of knives in alleged offences and plea of guilty to reckless wounding, and insufficient mechanisms to ensure community safety, the applicant presents an unacceptable risk of committing further serious offences. Bail is refused.
Court Disposition
Bail refused
Orders
- Bail is refused
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