1999/65 - AG v Louvel [1999] UR 65 (9 April 1999)

1999/65 - AG v Louvel [1999] UR 65 (9 April 1999)

Given the applicant's repeated breaches of probation and admission of guilt, the Magistrate was justified in refusing bail pending sentence.

Citation
[1999] UR 65
Parties
Applicant: Applicant; Respondent: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
09 April 1999
Procedural Posture
Bail Review / Application for Review of Magistrate's Order Refusing Bail
Outcome
Application for bail refused
Legal Topics
Bail, Probation Breach, Custody Pending Sentence
Criminal Law Bail Probation Breach Custody Pending Sentence

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Parties

Applicant

Applicant

Crown Advocate

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Review / Application for Review of Magistrate's Order Refusing Bail

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Magistrate misdirected himself in law or acted unreasonably in refusing bail
  2. 2 Whether applicant should remain in custody pending sentence after breaching probation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the applicant's repeated breaches of probation and admission of guilt, the Magistrate was justified in refusing bail pending sentence.

Court Disposition

Application for bail refused

Orders

  • Applicant to remain in custody pending sentence
  • Attorney General encouraged to indict within one month