POTTS v PROCURATOR FISCAL, HAMILTON [2016] ScotSAC Crim 25 (9 August 2016)

POTTS v PROCURATOR FISCAL, HAMILTON [2016] ScotSAC Crim 25 (9 August 2016)

The court held that the sheriff did not err in the exercise of discretion in refusing bail, as the statutory criteria and risk assessment justified continued detention.

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Citation
[2016] ScotSAC Crim 25
Parties
Appellant: Potts; Respondent: Procurator Fiscal, Hamilton
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
09 August 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Bail Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Potts

Appellant

Procurator Fiscal, Hamilton

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sheriff erred in refusing bail to the appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the sheriff did not err in the exercise of discretion in refusing bail, as the statutory criteria and risk assessment justified continued detention.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • bail refused
  • appellant to remain in custody