S v Museko (HH 42 of 2004) [2004] ZWHHC 42 (24 February 2004)

S v Museko (HH 42 of 2004) [2004] ZWHHC 42 (24 February 2004)

The applicant's past conduct of evading police and the seriousness of the charges create a real risk of absconding, making him unsuitable for bail.

Citation
[2004] ZWHHC 42
Parties
Applicant: Elias Museko; Respondent: The State
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
24 February 2004
Case Number
HH 42 of 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
bail refused
Legal Topics
Bail, Theft of Motor Vehicles, Risk of Absconding
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Theft of Motor Vehicles Risk of Absconding

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Parties

Elias Museko

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted bail pending trial on charges of car theft

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's past conduct of evading police and the seriousness of the charges create a real risk of absconding, making him unsuitable for bail.

Court Disposition

bail refused

Orders

  • application for bail is dismissed