R v Mondon & Ors (CO 44/2017) [2018] SCSC 8045 (22 January 2018)

R v Mondon & Ors (CO 44/2017) [2018] SCSC 8045 (22 January 2018)

There has been no change in circumstances; the amended charge does not reduce the seriousness or penalty of the offence. The accused's personal and financial circumstances do not outweigh the risk of absconding given the nature and seriousness of the offence. Bail is therefore denied.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8045
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Stephan Mondon; Accused: Guy Hall; Accused: Hensel Marzorcchi; Accused: Philip Marzorcchi; Accused: Marcus Louis; Accused: Jude Beauchamp; Accused: Jude Labiche; Accused: Chelsie Mondon
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
22 January 2018
Case Number
CO 44/2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome
Application for bail dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Controlled Drugs, Aiding and Abetting, Amendment of Charges
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Controlled Drugs Aiding and Abetting Amendment of Charges

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Stephan Mondon

Accused

Guy Hall

Accused

Hensel Marzorcchi

Accused

Philip Marzorcchi

Accused

Marcus Louis

Accused

Jude Beauchamp

Accused

Jude Labiche

Accused

Chelsie Mondon

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the amendment of the charge against the second accused constitutes a change in circumstances justifying bail
  2. 2 Whether the seriousness of the offence has diminished due to the amended charge
  3. 3 Whether the accused's personal circumstances justify release on bail

Ratio Decidendi

There has been no change in circumstances; the amended charge does not reduce the seriousness or penalty of the offence. The accused's personal and financial circumstances do not outweigh the risk of absconding given the nature and seriousness of the offence. Bail is therefore denied.

Court Disposition

Application for bail dismissed

Orders

  • Application for bail of the second accused is dismissed as prayed for in the notice of motion dated 9th January 2018.