AG v Murphy 20-Aug-2019 [2019] JRC 162 (20 August 2019)

AG v Murphy 20-Aug-2019 [2019] JRC 162 (20 August 2019)

Bail was refused because there are substantial grounds for believing the defendant would commit further offences if released, based on his extensive criminal record, history of offending while on bail, and repeated breaches of court orders.

Citation
[2019] JRC 162
Parties
Defendant: Laurie Murphy; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 August 2019
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Pre Trial
Outcome
bail refused
Legal Topics
Bail, Pre Trial Detention, Repeat Offending
Criminal Law Bail Pre Trial Detention Repeat Offending

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Parties

Laurie Murphy

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Pre Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant should be granted bail under the Criminal Procedure (Bail) (Jersey) Law 2017

Ratio Decidendi

Bail was refused because there are substantial grounds for believing the defendant would commit further offences if released, based on his extensive criminal record, history of offending while on bail, and repeated breaches of court orders.

Court Disposition

bail refused

Orders

  • Defendant to remain in custody pending trial