R v Chen [2022] NSWSC 113

R v Chen [2022] NSWSC 113

Chen has shown cause why continued detention is not justified under the Bail Act, and the risk of flight can be adequately mitigated by appropriate bail conditions, so bail should be granted.

Parties
Applicant: Zhilin Chen; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 February 2022
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Bail Hearing
Outcome
Bail granted
Legal Topics
Bail, Show Cause Offence, Risk of Flight
Criminal Law Bail Show Cause Offence Risk of Flight

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Parties

Zhilin Chen

Applicant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Bail Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Zhilin Chen has shown cause why his detention is not justified under s 16B(1) of the Bail Act 2013 (NSW)
  2. 2 Whether the risk of flight or other bail concerns can be mitigated by conditions

Ratio Decidendi

Chen has shown cause why continued detention is not justified under the Bail Act, and the risk of flight can be adequately mitigated by appropriate bail conditions, so bail should be granted.

Court Disposition

Bail granted

Orders

  • Applicant is to be of good behaviour.
  • Applicant to reside at specified address in Lidcombe, NSW.