S v Chitukudza (B 253 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 434 (4 May 2015)

S v Chitukudza (B 253 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 434 (4 May 2015)

Applicant's conduct in fleeing from the police, failing to cooperate, and shielding his accomplice demonstrates a high risk of absconding and undermines trust that he will stand trial if granted bail.

Citation
[2015] ZWHHC 434
Parties
Applicant: Tobias Chitukudza; Respondent: The State
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
4 May 2015
Case Number
B 253 of 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Pending Trial
Outcome
Application for bail pending trial dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Attempted Robbery, Police Misconduct
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Attempted Robbery Police Misconduct

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Parties

Tobias Chitukudza

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Pending Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted bail pending trial for attempted robbery

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant's conduct in fleeing from the police, failing to cooperate, and shielding his accomplice demonstrates a high risk of absconding and undermines trust that he will stand trial if granted bail.

Court Disposition

Application for bail pending trial dismissed

Orders

  • Application for bail pending trial is dismissed