Matali v S (17 of 2016) [2017] NAHCMD 295 (17 October 2017)

Matali v S (17 of 2016) [2017] NAHCMD 295 (17 October 2017)

Despite the presence of new facts, the seriousness of the charges, risk of absconding, and the interests of justice outweigh the new evidence, justifying refusal of bail.

Citation
[2017] NAHCMD 295
Parties
Applicant: David Matali; Respondent: The State
Court
High Court Main Division
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
17 October 2017
Case Number
17 of 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application on New Facts
Outcome
Bail application on new facts dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, New Facts in Bail Applications, Flight Risk, Serious Offences
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Bail New Facts in Bail Applications Flight Risk Serious Offences

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Parties

David Matali

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application on New Facts

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether new facts justify granting bail to the applicant
  2. 2 Whether the interests of justice permit release on bail given the seriousness of the charges

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the presence of new facts, the seriousness of the charges, risk of absconding, and the interests of justice outweigh the new evidence, justifying refusal of bail.

Court Disposition

Bail application on new facts dismissed

Orders

  • The applicant’s application for bail on new facts is dismissed.