S v Matanhire (HCB 215 of 2002) [2003] ZWBHC 22 (26 February 2003)

S v Matanhire (HCB 215 of 2002) [2003] ZWBHC 22 (26 February 2003)

Applicant's previous convictions for dishonesty-related offences and the serious nature of the current charge create a real risk of further offences if released on bail, making him unsuitable for bail.

Citation
[2003] ZWBHC 22
Parties
Applicant: Eric Matanhire; Respondent: The State
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
26 February 2003
Case Number
HCB 215 of 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
bail application dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Armed Robbery, Propensity to Commit Crime
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Armed Robbery Propensity to Commit Crime

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Parties

Eric Matanhire

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted bail pending trial given his previous convictions and the nature of the current offence

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant's previous convictions for dishonesty-related offences and the serious nature of the current charge create a real risk of further offences if released on bail, making him unsuitable for bail.

Court Disposition

bail application dismissed

Orders

  • Applicant is not admitted to bail.