R v Louise (CO 03/2018) [2018] SCSC 8029 (10 January 2018)

R v Louise (CO 03/2018) [2018] SCSC 8029 (10 January 2018)

Given the nature of the offence (Class B drug), absence of civilian witnesses, no history of absconding, and the protection available to police witnesses, the balance of interests favours granting bail to the accused.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8029
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Jean Albert Louise
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
10 January 2018
Case Number
CO 03/2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome
Bail granted with conditions
Legal Topics
Bail, Drug Offences, Possession With Intent to Traffic
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Drug Offences Possession With Intent to Traffic

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Jean Albert Louise

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be remanded in custody or released on bail pending trial for possession with intent to traffic in a controlled drug

Ratio Decidendi

Given the nature of the offence (Class B drug), absence of civilian witnesses, no history of absconding, and the protection available to police witnesses, the balance of interests favours granting bail to the accused.

Court Disposition

Bail granted with conditions

Orders

  • Accused to report to Grand Anse Police Station once a week on Mondays at 5:00pm.
  • Accused to surrender passport and travel documents to the Court Registry.