Republic v Julienne & Ano. (CO 10/2015) [2016] SCSC 32 (26 January 2016)

Republic v Julienne & Ano. (CO 10/2015) [2016] SCSC 32 (26 January 2016)

Given the seriousness of the charge, the large quantity of drugs, the mandatory life sentence, and the risk of absconding, bail is declined.

Citation
[2016] SCSC 32
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Roy Julienne; Accused: Ron Poponneau
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
26 January 2016
Case Number
CO 10/2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
bail application declined
Legal Topics
Bail, Drug Trafficking, Remand
Source Language
English

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Roy Julienne

Accused

Ron Poponneau

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial for trafficking in a Class B drug

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the charge, the large quantity of drugs, the mandatory life sentence, and the risk of absconding, bail is declined.

Court Disposition

bail application declined

Orders

  • Both accused are further remanded into custody.