R vs Jeannie (CO 84.2013) [2014] SCSC 376 (16 October 2014)
The charge sheet properly cites offence-creating and punishment sections; seriousness of the offence, risk of absconding, and obstruction of justice justify remand; medical evidence does not support bail on health grounds; constitutional provisions on remand apply to accused persons.
- Citation
- [2014] SCSC 376
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Ronny Jeannie
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 16 October 2014
- Case Number
- CO 84.2013
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
- Outcome
- bail denied; accused remanded in custody
- Legal Topics
- Bail, Drug Trafficking, Remand, Constitutional Rights
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Ronny Jeannie
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the charge sheet discloses an offence-creating section
- 2 Whether seriousness of the offence alone justifies remand
- 3 Whether accused's illness warrants bail
Ratio Decidendi
The charge sheet properly cites offence-creating and punishment sections; seriousness of the offence, risk of absconding, and obstruction of justice justify remand; medical evidence does not support bail on health grounds; constitutional provisions on remand apply to accused persons.
Court Disposition
bail denied; accused remanded in custody
Orders
- Accused to be remanded in custody
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