R vs Labiche (CO 43.2014) [2014] SCSC 385 (23 October 2014)

R vs Labiche (CO 43.2014) [2014] SCSC 385 (23 October 2014)

Given the seriousness of the charge, the mandatory minimum sentence, the large quantity of drugs, and the accused's direct involvement, there is a strong possibility of absconding; bail is therefore declined.

Citation
[2014] SCSC 385
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Joevanic Dominic Labiche
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
23 October 2014
Case Number
CO 43.2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
bail application declined
Legal Topics
Bail, Drug Offences, Remand
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Drug Offences Remand

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Joevanic Dominic Labiche

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail given the seriousness of the offence and risk of absconding

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the charge, the mandatory minimum sentence, the large quantity of drugs, and the accused's direct involvement, there is a strong possibility of absconding; bail is therefore declined.

Court Disposition

bail application declined

Orders

  • Application for bail is declined.