S v Mayenga (B 308 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 398 (20 April 2015)

S v Mayenga (B 308 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 398 (20 April 2015)

Given the seriousness of the charges, strength of evidence, likelihood of a lengthy sentence, and risk of abscondment or interference with investigations, the applicant is not a good candidate for bail.

Citation
[2015] ZWHHC 398
Parties
Applicant: Emmanuel Mayenga; Respondent: The State
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
20 April 2015
Case Number
B 308 of 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Armed Robbery, Extortion
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Armed Robbery Extortion

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Parties

Emmanuel Mayenga

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant is a suitable candidate for bail pending trial

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the charges, strength of evidence, likelihood of a lengthy sentence, and risk of abscondment or interference with investigations, the applicant is not a good candidate for bail.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • The application for bail is dismissed.