AG -v- Cocks [2014] JRC 139A (04 July 2014)

There are no grounds for bail post-conviction where a substantial prison sentence is inevitable and the defendant's affairs can be managed while on remand.

Citation: [2014] JRC 139A
Parties: Defendant: Mr Cocks; Prosecution: States
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 04 July 2014
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Post Conviction Bail Application
Outcome: bail application rejected
Legal Topics: Bail, Sentencing, Fraud, Remand

Criminal Law Bail Sentencing Fraud Remand

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Parties

Mr Cocks

Defendant

States

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Post Conviction Bail Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether bail should be granted to a convicted defendant pending sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

There are no grounds for bail post-conviction where a substantial prison sentence is inevitable and the defendant's affairs can be managed while on remand.

Court Disposition

bail application rejected

Orders

defendant to remain in custody pending sentencing