R v Julienne & Ano. (CO 10/2015) [2016] SCSC 481 (7 July 2016)

R v Julienne & Ano. (CO 10/2015) [2016] SCSC 481 (7 July 2016)

Bail is denied due to the seriousness of the charge, the high risk of absconding given the severe penalty, and the fact that delays in the proceedings are primarily attributable to the defence, not the prosecution or the court.

Citation
[2016] SCSC 481
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; First Accused: Roy Julius Julienne; Second Accused: Ron Pouponneau
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
7 July 2016
Case Number
CO 10/2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Order
Outcome
bail application declined
Legal Topics
Bail, Drug Trafficking, Case Management, Adjournment
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Drug Trafficking Case Management Adjournment

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Roy Julius Julienne

First Accused

Ron Pouponneau

Second Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be released on bail pending trial for drug trafficking charges

Ratio Decidendi

Bail is denied due to the seriousness of the charge, the high risk of absconding given the severe penalty, and the fact that delays in the proceedings are primarily attributable to the defence, not the prosecution or the court.

Court Disposition

bail application declined

Orders

  • Both accused are further remanded into custody.