S v Pienaar (4) (CC 26 of 2019) [2021] NAHCMD 234 (17 May 2021)

S v Pienaar (4) (CC 26 of 2019) [2021] NAHCMD 234 (17 May 2021)

The applicant failed to demonstrate new facts justifying release on bail. The trial is at an advanced stage, the applicant faces a strong prima facie case, and the risk of absconding is high if released. His medical condition is being managed in custody and does not warrant release. It is not in the interest of justice to grant bail.

Citation
[2021] NAHCMD 234
Parties
Applicant: Gustav Pienaar; Respondent: The State
Court
High Court Main Division
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
17 May 2021
Case Number
CC 26 of 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application After Commencement of Trial
Outcome
Bail application refused
Legal Topics
Bail, Murder, Domestic Violence, Trial Procedure
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Bail Murder Domestic Violence Trial Procedure

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Parties

Gustav Pienaar

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application After Commencement of Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether new facts justify granting bail to the applicant
  2. 2 Whether it is in the interest of justice to release the applicant on bail at this stage of the trial

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to demonstrate new facts justifying release on bail. The trial is at an advanced stage, the applicant faces a strong prima facie case, and the risk of absconding is high if released. His medical condition is being managed in custody and does not warrant release. It is not in the interest of justice to grant bail.

Court Disposition

Bail application refused

Orders

  • The bail application is refused.
  • Applicant is remanded in custody.