Republic v Charles (77 of 2007) [2008] SCSC 97 (9 September 2008)

Republic v Charles (77 of 2007) [2008] SCSC 97 (9 September 2008)

Given the seriousness of the offence of trafficking in a controlled drug and the high risk of the accused absconding, bail is denied.

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Citation
[2008] SCSC 97
Parties
Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: Daniel Charles
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
9 September 2008
Case Number
77 of 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome
bail denied; accused remanded
Legal Topics
Bail, Controlled Drugs, Remand
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Bail Controlled Drugs Remand

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

Daniel Charles

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence of trafficking in a controlled drug and the high risk of the accused absconding, bail is denied.

Court Disposition

bail denied; accused remanded

Orders

  • Accused remanded under Section 179 of the Criminal Procedure Code for 14 days from the date of ruling