R v Osuamadi [2013] NSWSC 1831

R v Osuamadi [2013] NSWSC 1831

The applicant demonstrated changed circumstances justifying a further bail application due to lengthy delay and repeated vacated trial dates, but having regard to the strength of the Crown case, flight risk, and presumption against bail, the applicant did not satisfy the court that bail should not be refused. Therefore, bail was refused.

Parties
Applicant: Maximus Onu Osuamadi; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 December 2013
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Application for Further Bail After Previous Refusal
Outcome
Bail refused
Legal Topics
Bail, Drug Offences, Delay in Trial
Criminal Law Bail Drug Offences Delay in Trial

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Parties

Maximus Onu Osuamadi

Applicant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Application for Further Bail After Previous Refusal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the circumstances relevant to the grant of bail have changed since the previous application
  2. 2 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient reason why bail should not be refused in a drug supply case with a presumption against bail

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant demonstrated changed circumstances justifying a further bail application due to lengthy delay and repeated vacated trial dates, but having regard to the strength of the Crown case, flight risk, and presumption against bail, the applicant did not satisfy the court that bail should not be refused. Therefore, bail was refused.

Court Disposition

Bail refused

Orders

  • Bail refused