Republic v William (CO 82/2015) [2016] SCSC 80 (15 February 2016)
Given the seriousness of the charge, the mandatory minimum sentence, and the risk of absconding, bail is declined.
- Citation
- [2016] SCSC 80
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Ernest William
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 15 February 2016
- Case Number
- CO 82/2015
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Bail Application
- Outcome
- bail application declined
- Legal Topics
- Bail, Controlled Drugs, Trafficking
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Ernest William
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial for trafficking in a Class A controlled drug
Ratio Decidendi
Given the seriousness of the charge, the mandatory minimum sentence, and the risk of absconding, bail is declined.
Court Disposition
bail application declined
Orders
- Application for bail is declined.
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