Republic v Fanchette (CO 20/2015) [2015] SCSC 106 (1 April 2015)
Given the seriousness of the offence, the mandatory nature of the sentence, the accused's demonstrated propensity to commit similar offences, and the negative impact of drug offences on society, the application to keep the accused on remand is justified and outweighs the plea for bail.
- Citation
- [2015] SCSC 106
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Claude Faddy Fanchette
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 1 April 2015 2 April 2015 1 April 2015
- Case Number
- CO 20/2015
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
- Outcome
- Bail denied; accused to remain on remand.
- Legal Topics
- Bail, Drug Offences, Remand
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Claude Faddy Fanchette
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial for drug-related offences
Ratio Decidendi
Given the seriousness of the offence, the mandatory nature of the sentence, the accused's demonstrated propensity to commit similar offences, and the negative impact of drug offences on society, the application to keep the accused on remand is justified and outweighs the plea for bail.
Court Disposition
Bail denied; accused to remain on remand.
Orders
- Accused to remain on remand until substantial change in circumstances.
- Accused to appear fortnightly until further orders.
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