Att. Gen. v Travis [1999] JLR_Note 7a (28 May 1999)

Att. Gen. v Travis [1999] JLR_Note 7a (28 May 1999)

The appropriate sum for bail is determined by reference to the means actually available to the accused.

Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Travis
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
28 May 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
Bail sum to be set according to respondent's available means.
Legal Topics
Bail, Appropriate Sum, Means Assessment
Criminal Law Procedure Bail Appropriate Sum Means Assessment

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Travis

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sum for bail considering the means on which the respondent is able to draw?

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate sum for bail is determined by reference to the means actually available to the accused.

Court Disposition

Bail sum to be set according to respondent's available means.

Orders

  • Bail granted on condition that the sum reflects the respondent's financial capacity.