1999/225 - AG v McMinn [1999] UR 225 (22 December 1999)

Bail is refused due to the seriousness of the offence, lack of compelling connection to the jurisdiction, and the applicant's record of dishonesty, following the principle in Makarios (1979) JJ85.

Citation: [1999] UR 225
Parties: Applicant: Applicant; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 22 December 1999
Procedural Posture: Bail Application / Pre Trial
Outcome: application refused
Legal Topics: Bail, Possession With Intent to Supply, Receiving Stolen Property

Criminal Law Bail Possession With Intent to Supply Receiving Stolen Property

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Parties

Applicant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Pre Trial

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant should be granted bail pending trial on charges of possession with intent to supply and receiving stolen property

Ratio Decidendi

Bail is refused due to the seriousness of the offence, lack of compelling connection to the jurisdiction, and the applicant's record of dishonesty, following the principle in Makarios (1979) JJ85.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

Bail application is refused and cannot be considered until at least the drug trial has been adjudicated upon.