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Criminal Law [2021] ZAWCHC 100

S v Killian

S v Killian [2021] ZAWCHC 100 (24 May 2021)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A87/2021
Judge
Binns-Ward

The court found that the appellant failed to discharge the onus of proving exceptional circumstances justifying his release on bail for a Schedule 6 offence. The evidence presented by the State established a prima facie case of knowing involvement in the murder of Colonel Kinnear, with the appellant's activities closely linked to the planning and execution of the crime. The appellant's explanations were riddled with improbabilities and untruths, and his conduct indicated a propensity to interfere with evidence. The magistrate was justified in refusing bail, as the personal circumstances advan…

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  • Bail Application
  • Exceptional Circumstances
  • Onus Of Proof
  • Schedule 6 Offence
  • Circumstantial Evidence
  • Interference With Evidence
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Criminal Law [2010] ZAECPEHC 31

Ali v S (CA&R14/10)

Ali v S (CA&R14/10) [2010] ZAECPEHC 31; 2011 (1) SACR 34 (ECP) (17 June 2010)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Port Elizabeth
Case number
CA&R14/10
Judge
J G Grogan

The court found that the magistrate did not misdirect himself in refusing bail. The appellant failed to discharge the onus of proving that his release was in the interests of justice. The risk of flight and interference with evidence remained substantial, and the delay caused by the prosecution's decision to move the matter to the High Court did not amount to bad faith or justify bail. The appellant's personal circumstances, while affected by his continued detention, did not outweigh the interests of justice in ensuring his attendance at trial and preventing tampering with evidence. The situa…

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  • Bail Application
  • Flight Risk
  • Interference With Evidence
  • Onus Of Proof
  • Schedule 5 Offence
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Criminal Law [2009] ZAWCHC 11

Povlsen and Another v S (A594/08)

Povlsen and Another v S (A594/08) [2009] ZAWCHC 11 (18 February 2009)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A594/08
Judge
D R Mitchell

The court found that the only new fact presented was the State's decision not to call the appellants' minor children as witnesses, which removed the risk of influencing their testimony. However, the court held that this fact was insufficient to outweigh the strength of the prima facie case against the appellants, the risk of flight due to their lack of ties to South Africa and foreign citizenship, and the risk of interference with witnesses and evidence. The interests of the children, while important, did not override these public interest considerations. The court assumed in favour of the ap…

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  • Bail Application
  • Flight Risk
  • Prima Facie Case
  • Interests Of Children
  • Schedule 5 Offence
  • Interference With Evidence
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