Supreme Court
Decision Information
Summary: Accused appealing decision of a Justice of the Peace to have him detained in custody pending his trial - Reason for the decision was the protection of public safety - Evidence which suggested that the Accused was a member of a criminal organization - Record included offences involving a firearm - Lack of employment history. Court concluded that the Justice of the Peace did not err in holding that there was a substantial likelihood that, if released, the Accused would commit a criminal offence or interfere with the administration of justice.
Abstract: Ruling on bail review application under s. 520 of the Criminal Code
Decision: Appeal dismissed, order for detention to remain in place
Subjects: Criminal law - Drug offences - Trafficking
Criminal law - Release from custody