R vs Ladouceur and another (CO 17.2014) [2014] SCSC 140 (16 April 2014)

R vs Ladouceur and another (CO 17.2014) [2014] SCSC 140 (16 April 2014)

There are substantial grounds for believing the accused may fail to surrender for trial or may commit further offences if released on bail, given the seriousness of the offence and the circumstances.

Citation
[2014] SCSC 140
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Roddy Ladouceur; Accused: Unknown (Second Accused)
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
16 April 2014
Case Number
CO 17.2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
bail refused
Legal Topics
Bail, Drug Offences
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Drug Offences

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Roddy Ladouceur

Accused

Unknown (Second Accused)

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial

Ratio Decidendi

There are substantial grounds for believing the accused may fail to surrender for trial or may commit further offences if released on bail, given the seriousness of the offence and the circumstances.

Court Disposition

bail refused

Orders

  • Both accused will be remanded in custody.