R vs Elizabeth (CO 53.2013) [2013] SCSC 142 (16 December 2013)

The accused is denied bail due to substantial grounds for believing he would fail to surrender, commit further offences, or obstruct justice if released.

Citation: [2013] SCSC 142
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Daren Chris Elizabeth
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 16 December 2013
Case Number: CO 53.2013
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome: bail application rejected
Legal Topics: Bail, Drug Offences, Remand
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Bail Drug Offences Remand

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Daren Chris Elizabeth

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial

Ratio Decidendi

The accused is denied bail due to substantial grounds for believing he would fail to surrender, commit further offences, or obstruct justice if released.

Court Disposition

bail application rejected

Orders

Accused to continue to be remanded in custody pending trial