Republic v Constance (41 of 2008) [2009] SCSC 111 (3 March 2009)

Republic v Constance (41 of 2008) [2009] SCSC 111 (3 March 2009)

The accused faces serious charges of robbery with violence, there is no substantial change in circumstances, and the seriousness of the matter persists; therefore, continued remand is justified.

Citation
[2009] SCSC 111
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Dereck Constance
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
3 March 2009
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

The 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 remanded further

Ratio Decidendi

The accused faces serious charges of robbery with violence, there is no substantial change in circumstances, and the seriousness of the matter persists; therefore, continued remand is justified.

Court Disposition

remand extended

Orders

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