RICHARD SMITH [2017] ScotSAC Crim 10 (21 June 2017)
The court held that the sheriff had not erred in law in refusing bail, as the risk factors identified were sufficient to justify continued detention.
- Citation
- [2017] ScotSAC Crim 10
- Parties
- Appellant: Richard Smith; Respondent: Crown
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judgment Date
- 21 June 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Bail, Appeal Procedure
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Parties
Richard Smith
Appellant
Crown
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sheriff erred in refusing bail to the appellant
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the sheriff had not erred in law in refusing bail, as the risk factors identified were sufficient to justify continued detention.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- bail refused
- appellant to remain in custody
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