R v Vidot & Ano (CO 60/2018) [2018] SCSC 8292 (16 October 2018)

R v Vidot & Ano (CO 60/2018) [2018] SCSC 8292 (16 October 2018)

Given the seriousness of the offence, threats, evidence of aggravating circumstances, and risk of interference with witnesses, remand in custody is justified for both accused.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8292
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; First Accused: Tony Vidot; Second Accused: Keira Maria
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
16 October 2018
Case Number
CO 60/2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Remand Application/order
Outcome
remand granted
Legal Topics
Remand, Conspiracy, Bail, Misuse of Drugs
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Remand Conspiracy Bail Misuse of Drugs

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Tony Vidot

First Accused

Keira Maria

Second Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Remand Application/order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused persons should be remanded in custody pending trial
  2. 2 Whether the seriousness of the offence and risk of interference with witnesses justify remand

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence, threats, evidence of aggravating circumstances, and risk of interference with witnesses, remand in custody is justified for both accused.

Court Disposition

remand granted

Orders

  • Both accused persons are remanded into custody for 14 days.
  • Tony Vidot to be remanded at Bois De Rose.