1998/181 - AG v Young [1998] UR 181 (26 August 1998)

1998/181 - AG v Young [1998] UR 181 (26 August 1998)

There are no exceptional circumstances in this case that would justify the granting of bail pending appeal. The grounds of appeal are not so substantial as to indicate a likelihood of success, and personal circumstances do not meet the threshold.

Citation
[1998] UR 181
Parties
Applicant: Dr Robert John Young; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 August 1998
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Post Conviction, Pending Appeal
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail Pending Appeal, Exceptional Circumstances, Judicial Discretion
Criminal Law Procedure Bail Pending Appeal Exceptional Circumstances Judicial Discretion

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Parties

Dr Robert John Young

Applicant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Post Conviction, Pending Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there are exceptional circumstances justifying bail pending appeal under Article 35(2) of the Court of Appeal (Jersey) Law, 1961.

Ratio Decidendi

There are no exceptional circumstances in this case that would justify the granting of bail pending appeal. The grounds of appeal are not so substantial as to indicate a likelihood of success, and personal circumstances do not meet the threshold.

Court Disposition

application dismissed