R v Aglae (CO 38/2016) [2016] SCSC 521 (15 July 2016)

R v Aglae (CO 38/2016) [2016] SCSC 521 (15 July 2016)

The accused is entitled to bail as there is no evidence she would abscond, and suitable conditions can be imposed to secure her attendance.

Citation
[2016] SCSC 521
Parties
Prosecution: THE REPUBLIC; Accused: TESSARR VALERIE AGLAE
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
15 July 2016
Case Number
CO 38/2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
Accused released on bail with conditions.
Legal Topics
Bail, Pre Trial Release
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Pre Trial Release

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Parties

THE REPUBLIC

Prosecution

TESSARR VALERIE AGLAE

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be released on bail pending trial

Ratio Decidendi

The accused is entitled to bail as there is no evidence she would abscond, and suitable conditions can be imposed to secure her attendance.

Court Disposition

Accused released on bail with conditions.

Orders

  • Deposit cash bail of SR 10,000 with a surety in the same amount (not cash), surety to be approved by Registrar.
  • Surrender travel documents to Registrar.