S v Mhandu (B 592 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 644 (21 July 2015)

S v Mhandu (B 592 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 644 (21 July 2015)

Given the seriousness and multiplicity of the charges, the strength of the State case, the applicant's proximity to the alleged offences and victims, and the risk of absconding and interference with witnesses, the applicant is not a suitable candidate for bail.

Citation
[2015] ZWHHC 644
Parties
Applicant: Tichaona Mhandu; Respondent: The State
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
21 July 2015
Case Number
B 592 of 2015
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Ruling on Bail Pending Trial
Outcome
Application for bail dismissed.
Legal Topics
Bail, Robbery, Assault, Pre Trial Detention
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Bail Robbery Assault Pre Trial Detention

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Parties

Tichaona Mhandu

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Ruling on Bail Pending Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted bail pending trial given the seriousness and multiplicity of the charges, risk of absconding, risk of committing further offences, and risk of interference with witnesses.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness and multiplicity of the charges, the strength of the State case, the applicant's proximity to the alleged offences and victims, and the risk of absconding and interference with witnesses, the applicant is not a suitable candidate for bail.

Court Disposition

Application for bail dismissed.

Orders

  • Application for bail is hereby dismissed.