Republic v Eulentin and Another (31 of 2005) [2006] SCSC 89 (6 December 2006)

Given the prolonged remand of the 1st accused, aborted trials not attributable to him, and the presumption of innocence, bail is appropriate with stringent conditions despite the seriousness of the offence.

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Citation: [2006] SCSC 89
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; 1st Accused: Roger Eulentin; 2nd Accused: Kevin Zelia
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 6 December 2006
Case Number: 31 of 2005
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail Application/order Pending Trial
Outcome: Bail granted to the 1st accused with stringent conditions.
Legal Topics: Bail, Robbery With Violence, Remand, Presumption of Innocence
Source Language: english

Criminal Law Bail Robbery With Violence Remand Presumption of Innocence

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Roger Eulentin

1st Accused

Kevin Zelia

2nd Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application/order Pending Trial

Legal Issues

1 Whether the 1st accused should be released on bail pending trial despite the seriousness of the offence and prolonged remand

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Bail granted to the 1st accused with stringent conditions.

Orders

1st accused to enter a bail bond of Rs. 20,000 with two sureties approved by the Court.
1st accused not to leave Seychelles without Court order.

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