R v Mondon & Ors (CO 44/2017) [2017] SCSC 925 (21 September 2017)

R v Mondon & Ors (CO 44/2017) [2017] SCSC 925 (21 September 2017)

The offences charged are extremely serious, involving large quantities of drugs, sophisticated planning, and high penalties. There are substantial grounds to believe the accused may abscond or interfere with witnesses if released. The prosecution has established a prima facie case justifying continued detention under Article 18(7) of the Constitution.

Citation
[2017] SCSC 925
Parties
Prosecutor: The Republic; 1st Accused: Stephan Mondon; 2nd Accused: Guy Hall; 3rd Accused: Hansel Marzorcchi; 4th Accused: Philip Marzorcchi; 5th Accused: Marcus Louys; 6th Accused: Jude Beauchamp; 7th Accused: Jude Labiche; 8th Accused: Chelsie Shaquille Marie Mondon
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
21 September 2017
Case Number
CO 44/2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application / Remand Pending Trial
Outcome
Application for remand granted; bail denied for 1st to 7th accused; 8th accused remains on bail.
Legal Topics
Bail, Drug Offences, Remand, Constitutional Rights
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Drug Offences Remand Constitutional Rights

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

Stephan Mondon

1st Accused

Guy Hall

2nd Accused

Hansel Marzorcchi

3rd Accused

Philip Marzorcchi

4th Accused

Marcus Louys

5th Accused

Jude Beauchamp

6th Accused

Jude Labiche

7th Accused

Chelsie Shaquille Marie Mondon

8th Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application / Remand Pending Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be remanded in custody or released on bail pending trial
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution has shown substantial grounds under Article 18(7) of the Constitution to justify continued detention

Ratio Decidendi

The offences charged are extremely serious, involving large quantities of drugs, sophisticated planning, and high penalties. There are substantial grounds to believe the accused may abscond or interfere with witnesses if released. The prosecution has established a prima facie case justifying continued detention under Article 18(7) of the Constitution.

Court Disposition

Application for remand granted; bail denied for 1st to 7th accused; 8th accused remains on bail.

Orders

  • 1st to 7th accused remanded in custody; 3rd accused to remain in hospital until discharge, then to be remanded; all accused to reappear on 4th October 2017 at 1.45pm; 8th accused's bail conditions to remain.