R v Marie & Ors (CO 14/2018) [2018] SCSC 8223 (15 July 2018)

R v Marie & Ors (CO 14/2018) [2018] SCSC 8223 (15 July 2018)

Substantial grounds exist to believe the accused may interfere with a key witness and abscond due to the seriousness of the charge; therefore, bail is declined and further remand is ordered.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8223
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; First Accused: Linda Marie; Second Accused: David Cecile; Third Accused: Elizabeth Cecile
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
15 July 2018
Case Number
CO 14/2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome
Bail application declined; further remand ordered.
Legal Topics
Bail, Controlled Drugs, Conspiracy, Remand
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Controlled Drugs Conspiracy Remand

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Linda Marie

First Accused

David Cecile

Second Accused

Elizabeth Cecile

Third Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the second accused should be granted bail pending trial for conspiracy to import a controlled drug

Ratio Decidendi

Substantial grounds exist to believe the accused may interfere with a key witness and abscond due to the seriousness of the charge; therefore, bail is declined and further remand is ordered.

Court Disposition

Bail application declined; further remand ordered.

Orders

  • Application for bail by the second accused is declined.
  • Second accused to remain in custody.