Haywood v S (A108/21)
Haywood v S (A108/21) [2021] ZAWCHC 192 (21 September 2021)
The court found no misdirection in the magistrate's refusal of bail and held that the appellant failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances justifying release. The existence of a forged J7 bail release document in the appellant's prison file and the disappearance of the related fraud docket were considered prima facie evidence of an attempt to compromise the administration of justice. The seriousness of the charges, the strength of the State's case, and the fact that the offences were committed while the appellant was out on bail further weighed against release. The court concluded that g…
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- Bail Application
- Schedule 6 Offences
- Exceptional Circumstances
- Administration Of Justice
- Condonation
- Forged Documents