WILLIAM WARWICK v. PROCURATOR FISCAL, DUMFRIES [2016] ScotSAC Crim 13 (5 April 2016)

The court held that the sheriff had not erred in law in refusing bail, as the reasons provided were sufficient and justified by the circumstances of the case.

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Citation: [2016] ScotSAC Crim 13
Parties: Appellant: William Warwick; Respondent: Procurator Fiscal, Dumfries
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 05 April 2016
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Bail, Appeal Procedure

Criminal Law Bail Appeal Procedure

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Parties

William Warwick

Appellant

Procurator Fiscal, Dumfries

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 reasons provided were sufficient and justified by the circumstances of the case.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

bail refused
appellant to remain in custody

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