S v Ndlovu (HB 75 of 2007) [2007] ZWBHC 75 (18 July 2007)

S v Ndlovu (HB 75 of 2007) [2007] ZWBHC 75 (18 July 2007)

Given the applicant's previous conviction, the seriousness of the charges, and the likelihood of a lengthy sentence if convicted, there is a significant risk that granting bail would prejudice the interests of justice. The application for bail is therefore dismissed.

Citation
[2007] ZWBHC 75
Parties
Applicant: Simplicity Ndlovu; Respondent: The State
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
18 July 2007
Case Number
HB 75 of 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Robbery, Armed Robbery, Remand, Previous Conviction
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Robbery Armed Robbery Remand Previous Conviction

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Parties

Simplicity Ndlovu

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted bail given the seriousness of the charges and his previous conviction.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the applicant's previous conviction, the seriousness of the charges, and the likelihood of a lengthy sentence if convicted, there is a significant risk that granting bail would prejudice the interests of justice. The application for bail is therefore dismissed.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for bail is dismissed.