R v Roucou (CO2/2015) [2015] SCSC 78 (13 March 2015)

Given the seriousness of the offence, the stiff minimum sentence, and the risk of absconding, the application to keep the accused on remand is granted.

Citation: [2015] SCSC 78
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Marcus Mervin Roucou
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 13 March 2015
Case Number: CO2/2015
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome: application for remand granted
Legal Topics: Bail, Drug Trafficking, Controlled Substances
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Bail Drug Trafficking Controlled Substances

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Marcus Mervin Roucou

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused should be remanded or granted bail pending trial for trafficking in a controlled drug

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence, the stiff minimum sentence, and the risk of absconding, the application to keep the accused on remand is granted.

Court Disposition

application for remand granted

Orders

Accused to remain on remand and appear every 2 weeks until further orders.
Right to appeal to the Court of Appeal for redress.