R v Fanchette (SC CR NO.20 /2015) [2015] SCSC 106 (2 April 2015)

R v Fanchette (SC CR NO.20 /2015) [2015] SCSC 106 (2 April 2015)

Given the seriousness of the offence, the mandatory nature of the sentence, the negative impact of drug offences on society, and the accused's demonstrated propensity to commit similar offences, the application for remand is justified and bail is denied.

Citation
[2015] SCSC 106
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Claude Faddy Fanchette
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
2 April 2015 2 April 2015 1 April 2015
Case Number
SC CR NO.20 /2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome
bail denied; accused to remain on remand
Legal Topics
Bail, Drug Offences, Remand
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Drug Offences Remand

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Claude Faddy Fanchette

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial for drug-related offences

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence, the mandatory nature of the sentence, the negative impact of drug offences on society, and the accused's demonstrated propensity to commit similar offences, the application for remand is justified and bail is denied.

Court Disposition

bail denied; accused to remain on remand

Orders

  • Accused to remain on remand until substantial change in circumstances.
  • Accused to appear fortnightly until further orders.