R v Athanase (CO 9/2014) [2014] SCSC 429 (12 November 2014)

R v Athanase (CO 9/2014) [2014] SCSC 429 (12 November 2014)

The application for bail is declined because the delays in hearing were caused by the accused and his counsel, the quantity of drugs is large, the charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence, and there is a strong likelihood of absconding.

Citation
[2014] SCSC 429
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Jude Jeffrey Athanase
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
12 November 2014
Case Number
CO 9/2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
bail application declined
Legal Topics
Bail, Controlled Drugs, Remand, Adjournment
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Controlled Drugs Remand Adjournment

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Jude Jeffrey Athanase

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail given the circumstances of the case

Ratio Decidendi

The application for bail is declined because the delays in hearing were caused by the accused and his counsel, the quantity of drugs is large, the charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence, and there is a strong likelihood of absconding.

Court Disposition

bail application declined

Orders

  • Application for bail is declined.