Republic v Constance (41 of 2008) [2007] SCSC 136 (31 December 2007)

Republic v Constance (41 of 2008) [2007] SCSC 136 (31 December 2007)

The accused faces a serious charge of robbery with violence, there is no substantial change in circumstances, and the seriousness of the matter has not diminished; therefore, continued remand is justified.

Citation
[2007] SCSC 136
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Dereck Constance
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
31 December 2007
Case Number
41 of 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application / Remand Extension
Outcome
remand extended
Legal Topics
Robbery With Violence, Bail, Remand
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Robbery With Violence Bail Remand

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Dereck Constance

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application / Remand Extension

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be released on bail or further remanded pending trial

Ratio Decidendi

The accused faces a serious charge of robbery with violence, there is no substantial change in circumstances, and the seriousness of the matter has not diminished; therefore, continued remand is justified.

Court Disposition

remand extended

Orders

  • Accused to be remanded for another fourteen days under Section 179 of the Criminal Procedure Code.