R v Josias & Ano. (CO 35/2016) [2016] SCSC 462 (1 July 2016)

The court is satisfied that both accused can be released on bail if they fulfill specified conditions to ensure their attendance and prevent interference with the case.

Citation: [2016] SCSC 462
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; First Accused: Rico Josias; Second Accused: Dario Sanguillon
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 1 July 2016
Case Number: CO 35/2016
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail Application Order
Outcome: bail granted with conditions
Legal Topics: Bail, Pre Trial Release, Conditions of Bail
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Bail Pre Trial Release Conditions of Bail

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Rico Josias

First Accused

Dario Sanguillon

Second Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused persons should be granted bail and under what conditions

Ratio Decidendi

The court is satisfied that both accused can be released on bail if they fulfill specified conditions to ensure their attendance and prevent interference with the case.

Court Disposition

bail granted with conditions

Orders

Each accused to deposit cash of SR 15,000 with two sureties in the sum of SR 30,000 (not cash).
Accused to report to Anse Royale police station three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) between 5 pm and 7 pm.