HER MAJESTY'S ADVOCATE AGAINST HAWKINS [2017] ScotHC HCJ_79 (14 September 2017)

The court refused bail due to the accused's prior record and the risk posed to public safety.

Citation: [2017] ScotHC HCJ_79
Parties: Prosecution: Her Majesty's Advocate; Defendant: Jake Hawkins
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 14 September 2017
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: bail refused
Legal Topics: Bail, Appeal Procedure

Criminal Law Bail Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Her Majesty's Advocate

Prosecution

Jake Hawkins

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether bail should be granted to the accused pending trial

Ratio Decidendi

The court refused bail due to the accused's prior record and the risk posed to public safety.

Court Disposition

bail refused

Orders

The accused shall remain in custody pending trial