R v Hunter [2017] NSWSC 1605

R v Hunter [2017] NSWSC 1605

The applicant did not show cause why his continued detention was not justified. The factors relied on, individually or together, did not distinguish his case from similar cases, and the Crown case appeared reasonably, if not very, strong. Bail was therefore refused.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Application for Bail After Arrest, With Charges Next Before the Campbelltown Local Court for Mention on 29 November 2017
Outcome
Application for bail refused.
Legal Topics
['show Cause Requirement' 'serious Indictable Offence While on Bail' 'dishonesty Offences' 'assessment of Strength of Crown Case']
['criminal Law' 'bail'] ['show Cause Requirement' 'serious Indictable Offence While on Bail' 'dishonesty Offences' 'assessment of Strength of Crown Case']

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Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Application for Bail After Arrest, With Charges Next Before the Campbelltown Local Court for Mention on 29 November 2017

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the applicant showed cause why his continued detention was not justified under s 16B(1)(h)(i) of the Bail Act 2013.' 'Whether factors including preparation difficulties, anticipated delay, age, health, and asserted weakness of the Crown case satisfied the show cause requirement.']

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant did not show cause why his continued detention was not justified. The factors relied on, individually or together, did not distinguish his case from similar cases, and the Crown case appeared reasonably, if not very, strong. Bail was therefore refused.

Court Disposition

Application for bail refused.

Orders

  • ['Application for bail refused.']