RICHARD SMITH [2017] ScotSAC Crim 10 (21 June 2017)

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

  1. 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