R vs Barra (CR 12.2014) [2014] SCSC 214 (23 June 2014)
The seriousness of the offence, the accused's prior role as an NDEA officer, and the risk of interference with witnesses justify denial of bail.
- Citation
- [2014] SCSC 214
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Joel Barra
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 23 June 2014
- Case Number
- CR 12.2014
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Bail Application
- Outcome
- bail application declined
- Legal Topics
- Bail, Drug Trafficking
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Joel Barra
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail for trafficking in a controlled drug
Ratio Decidendi
The seriousness of the offence, the accused's prior role as an NDEA officer, and the risk of interference with witnesses justify denial of bail.
Court Disposition
bail application declined
Orders
- Application for bail is declined.
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