PROCURATOR FISCAL v MUHHAMAD TARJO [2016] ScotSAC Crim 4 (11 February 2016)

PROCURATOR FISCAL v MUHHAMAD TARJO [2016] ScotSAC Crim 4 (11 February 2016)

The court held that the sheriff had not erred in law in granting bail, as the statutory criteria were properly considered and there was no compelling reason to interfere with the exercise of discretion.

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Citation
[2016] ScotSAC Crim 4
Parties
Appellant: Procurator Fiscal; Respondent: Muhhamad Tarjo
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
11 February 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Bail Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Procurator Fiscal

Appellant

Muhhamad Tarjo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sheriff erred in granting bail to the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the statutory criteria for bail were properly applied

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the sheriff had not erred in law in granting bail, as the statutory criteria were properly considered and there was no compelling reason to interfere with the exercise of discretion.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Bail to continue as previously granted