Republic v Beeharry (44 of 2008) [2008] SCSC 102 (8 October 2008)

Republic v Beeharry (44 of 2008) [2008] SCSC 102 (8 October 2008)

Given the seriousness of the offence, the large quantity of drugs, the statutory presumption of trafficking, and the likelihood of absconding due to the minimum mandatory sentence, bail is denied and the accused is to be remanded in custody.

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Citation
[2008] SCSC 102
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Roy Beeharry
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
8 October 2008
Case Number
44 of 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome
Bail application denied; accused remanded in custody.
Legal Topics
Bail, Drug Offences, Presumption of Trafficking
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Bail Drug Offences Presumption of Trafficking

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Roy Beeharry

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence, the large quantity of drugs, the statutory presumption of trafficking, and the likelihood of absconding due to the minimum mandatory sentence, bail is denied and the accused is to be remanded in custody.

Court Disposition

Bail application denied; accused remanded in custody.

Orders

  • Accused to be remanded in custody.