Republic v Lebon and Another (22 of 2008) [2008] SCSC 80 (2 April 2008)

The charge is exceptionally serious due to the quantity of drugs found and statutory presumptions; the likelihood of absconding if released on bail is high; the applicant is remanded in custody.

Citation: [2008] SCSC 80
Parties: Applicant: Barnsley Lebon; Accused: Paul Japhet; Respondent: The Republic
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 2 April 2008
Case Number: 22 of 2008
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome: bail denied; remand ordered
Legal Topics: Bail, Drug Trafficking, Controlled Substances
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Bail Drug Trafficking Controlled Substances

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Parties

Barnsley Lebon

Applicant

Paul Japhet

Accused

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant should be granted bail pending trial for trafficking in a controlled drug

Ratio Decidendi

The charge is exceptionally serious due to the quantity of drugs found and statutory presumptions; the likelihood of absconding if released on bail is high; the applicant is remanded in custody.

Court Disposition

bail denied; remand ordered

Orders

Applicant remanded in custody for 14 days until 17/4/2008 at 9.00 a.m. under Section 179 of Criminal Procedure Code, Cap 54