Republic v Duval (49 of 2007) [2008] SCSC 73 (30 March 2008)

Republic v Duval (49 of 2007) [2008] SCSC 73 (30 March 2008)

The seriousness of the offence, the quantity of drugs found, and the lack of change in circumstances do not warrant the accused's release on bail.

Citation
[2008] SCSC 73
Parties
Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: Maxwell Duval
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
30 March 2008
Case Number
49 of 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome
bail application refused
Legal Topics
Bail, Drug Trafficking, Controlled Substances
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Drug Trafficking Controlled Substances

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

Maxwell Duval

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

The seriousness of the offence, the quantity of drugs found, and the lack of change in circumstances do not warrant the accused's release on bail.

Court Disposition

bail application refused

Orders

  • Accused further remanded until 11/4/2008 under Section 179 of the Criminal Procedure Code, Cap, 54